Team Foundation Server 2005 and SQL Express 2005

Question

I haven't seen anything that says SQL Express 2005 is not supported for use with Team Foundation Server 2005.

However, when I attempt the installation I get all sorts of errors "SQL Agent service not installed", "SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services service is not installed", etc.

Is SQL Server Standard or higher, required?

Answer 1

Try SQL Server Express Advanced edition ... ( I don't remember if it has analysis services) Analysis services are required to generate reports. Also after installation of 2005 remember to start SQL Agent service.

Answer 2

Yes, SQL Server Standard or higher is required for current versions of TFS. When you purchase a full copy of Team Foundation Server it comes with a restricted use SQL Standard Edition license under the following terms:

• You may only use the SQL Server software with Visual Studio Team Foundation Server; you may not use it for any other purpose.
• You may only install SQL Server on one physical device per Visual Studio Team Foundation Server license.

Answer 3

I m unstall all sql componet and finaly delete SQL folders in program files and try to install SQL server express 2005 service pack 3 but.... non of the selected features install or upgrade error occure.. please help me...

Answer 4

I am using limited connection to connect to the internet can U plz tell me that what how do u thig that is usefull to install it to me...I read severel artical with that but It said me that it having graphical methords and so forth...R U really sure it will work for me please help me ...