locked
Sample Database installation problem RRS feed

 > 

  • Question

  • Question
    Sign in to vote
    0
    Sign in to vote
    I've downloaded the SQL Server 2008 sample databases from CodePlex. When I run the installer, after I accept the license agreement and click next, I get the error "Object reference not set to an instance of an object." All the prerequisites for the installation have been met. I've seen references to this problem elsewhere but no solutions. Anybody run into this before?

    Server is SQL Server 2008 x64 Enterprise Edition in a two-node cluster with SP1 installed.
    Friday, March 19, 2010 6:45 PM

Answers

  • Question
    Sign in to vote
    0
    Sign in to vote

    Hi,

    >>The problem persists.  I suspect that there's a domain or system policy interfering, but I have no idea what it could be.

    If so, you'd better ask your DC administration team for help, hope they can help you.

    Thanks,
    Chunsong

    Please remember to mark the replies as answers if they help and unmark them if they provide no help.
    Wednesday, March 24, 2010 1:28 AM

All replies

  • Question
    Sign in to vote
    0
    Sign in to vote

    Hi,

    Check this link for Installation steps

    http://blog.sqlauthority.com/2008/08/10/sql-server-2008-download-and-install-samples-database-adventureworks-2005-detail-tutorial/

    I hope this link might be Helpful for you

     

    Rajesh Jonnalagadda http://www.ggktech.com
    Saturday, March 20, 2010 8:49 AM
  • Question
    Sign in to vote
    0
    Sign in to vote

    Hi,

    The error might be due to interrupt of installer program, could you please re-download SQL Server 2008 SR4 and try to install again. If the error persists, please find the corresponding error message in Windows Event Viewer and post here.

    Thanks,
    Chunsong

     

    Please remember to mark the replies as answers if they help and unmark them if they provide no help.
    Monday, March 22, 2010 7:40 AM
  • Question
    Sign in to vote
    0
    Sign in to vote
    Those instructions appear to apply to an older version of the installer that isn't available on Codeplex.  Though if I could find a copy of that version, it might give me what I need.
    Monday, March 22, 2010 5:36 PM
  • Question
    Sign in to vote
    0
    Sign in to vote

    Hi,

    The error might be due to interrupt of installer program, could you please re-download SQL Server 2008 SR4 and try to install again. If the error persists, please find the corresponding error message in Windows Event Viewer and post here.

    Thanks,
    Chunsong

     

    Please remember to mark the replies as answers if they help and unmark them if they provide no help.

    Tried that.  Same error.  It doesn't put anything in the application log.
    Monday, March 22, 2010 6:49 PM
  • Question
    Sign in to vote
    0
    Sign in to vote

    Hi,

    Please follow these 2 steps
    1 Check whether the system has met installation prerequisites following AdventureWorks 2008 Sample Database Installer Help document.
    2 Follow Installing Sample Databases to install AdventureWorks 2008.

    If the problem persists, please let me know.

    Best Regards,
    Chunsong

    Please remember to mark the replies as answers if they help and unmark them if they provide no help.
    Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:52 AM
  • Question
    Sign in to vote
    0
    Sign in to vote

    Hi,

    Please follow these 2 steps
    1 Check whether the system has met installation prerequisites following AdventureWorks 2008 Sample Database Installer Help document.
    2 Follow Installing Sample Databases to install AdventureWorks 2008.

    If the problem persists, please let me know.

    Best Regards,
    Chunsong

    Please remember to mark the replies as answers if they help and unmark them if they provide no help.

    The problem persists.  I suspect that there's a domain or system policy interfering, but I have no idea what it could be.
    Tuesday, March 23, 2010 3:34 PM
  • Question
    Sign in to vote
    0
    Sign in to vote

    Hi,

    >>The problem persists.  I suspect that there's a domain or system policy interfering, but I have no idea what it could be.

    If so, you'd better ask your DC administration team for help, hope they can help you.

    Thanks,
    Chunsong

    Please remember to mark the replies as answers if they help and unmark them if they provide no help.
    Wednesday, March 24, 2010 1:28 AM