Tip T304 -Upgrading Msde 2000 To Sql 2005 Express; Cisco Tms Customers Running Msde 2000 And Cisco Tms Versions 9.0 Through 10.0 - Cisco TMS SQL DATABASE Configuration Manual

TIP T304 –Upgrading MSDE 2000 to SQL 2005 Express
Cisco TMS Versions
Cisco TMS v9.0 and
newer
Microsoft provides several alternatives for upgrading your SQL Server version. Microsoft documentation
on the topic is available at
instance installed by Cisco TMS was installed with a MSI installer, so it can be upgraded in-place, or
removed and install SQL 2005 separately. There is not one upgrade path that is decidedly better than
others for customers who have had SQL installed by Cisco TMS. For Cisco TMS customers who are
using a dedicated SQL server, you should consult with your Database Administrator for the best upgrade
path based on what installation and other services are being used by the SQL Server.
To simplify the task for Cisco TMS customers, this tip will outline possible upgrade scenarios for Cisco
TMS customers who have had SQL installed by Cisco TMS. Please read the introduction text in each to
see which applies to your situation and is best for you.
Cisco TMS customers running MSDE 2000 and Cisco TMS versions 9.0
through 10.0
If you are currently running a Cisco TMS version older then Cisco TMS v11.0, you must also upgrade
your Cisco TMS version to support SQL 2005. Customers currently running newer versions of Cisco
TMS, refer to Cisco TMS Customers running MSDE 2000 and Cisco TMS Versions 11.0 through
11.9.1
This upgrade can be achieved with several different methods, the below is a suggestion method aimed
at harmonizing the installation to be as close as possible to the current Cisco TMS defaults. These steps
will upgrade the SQL Server and the Cisco TMS version.
1. Read the current Cisco TMS release notes and Installation manual and ensure your server meets
the current OS and hardware requirements.
2. Run the Cisco TMS Uninstaller Program from the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel. No
customer data will be lost. Reboot the server at the end of the installation as prompted.
3. Detach the tmsng database from the SQL Server. Open a command prompt and enter
osql –E –S localhost –Q "sp_detach_db 'tmsng'"
4. Copy the tmsng.mdf file from the SQL server data directory to a safe location and make a backup.
The default SQL data directory is C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data
5. Uninstall Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine from the Add/Remove Programs Control panel
6. Delete the SQL Server's install folder. Default folder is C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server
7. Check if your computer has the Microsoft .NET 2 Framework installed by looking for it in the
Add/Remove Program Control Panel. If it is not installed, download the Microsoft .NET v2.0
framework from the
to date with latest Windows features, take note of the Windows Installer and IE requirements on the
download page and follow the links on the website to upgrade those components.
8. Download SQL Server 2005 Express from
installation will perform checks on your computer for compatibility. Resolve any requirements and
continue the installation until you get to the Registration Information step.
9. On the Registration Information step, Uncheck the Hide Advanced configuration options checkbox
so all options are shown and click Next
10. Accept the defaults for the Feature Selection page and click Next
11. For Named Instance, ensure Named Instance is selected and enter the name SQLTMS
12. For Service account, leave the default values and click Next
13. For Authentication Mode, select Mixed Mode Authentication and enter a password for the sa
account. Click Next
14. For Collation, leave the default values and click Next
15. Uncheck the User Instance checkbox, check the Add user to SQL Admin... checkbox and click Next
Cisco TMS Database Knowledge Tips
SQL Server Versions
SQL 2000 – All Versions
MSDE 2000 – All Versions
SQL 2005 – All Versions
SQL 2005 Express – All Versions
Upgrading MSDE 2000 to SQL Server 2005 Express
Microsoft's download site
Microsoft's download site
Tips category – Maintaining/Upkeep
and complete the installation. If your server is not up
and start the installation. The
. The MSDE 2000
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