Thanks for this, really helpful!!!
Thanks alot!!
Great information. Many thanks.
It would really be nice if Microsoft just zipped up a .sql file that was compatible with 2005.
It would be about 10 less clicks each for the 1 million developers doing this…
I tried installing sql srever management studio after installing visual studio 2008 and got this regarding msxls . Although I already had msxml 6 parser installed on my xp.
I was able to fix this accidently by trying to repair msxml 6 installation from control panel as documented on the link below:
http://gandhirohan.blogspot.com/2008/08/error-installing-sql-server-management.html
Cool Beans, I’ve got Northwind installed from the SQL Script: instnwnd.sql and now can go my thing. Extremely easy, thanks…
Recently, I wanted to get some sample databases to play around with in a fresh 2008 install. In order to use the intellisense and other schnazzy features, I got the AdventureWorks DB. The process is less than straightforward, so this write-up may be of assistance:
http://codeslammer.wordpress.com/2008/10/05/sql-server-2008-sample-databases/
I looked all over the internet and this is the only solution that worked! Thank you so much!
Great info. Timeless. Saved my day.
Thanks a lot.
Excellent piece of work Jeff. Please go to work at CodePlex and make this stuff a little easier to understand for the rest of us!! I ended up using the scripts using SQL Server Management Studio Express.
Thanks. Finally some solution that works. Simple backup/restore Northwind suggested on other websides doesn’t work.I have SQL2000 and SQL2005 in my office and want the database sample that works for both.