I'm trying to upgrade SQL Server 2005 sp4 to SQL Server 2008 R2. However on the upgrade wizard doesn't show me any instances to upgrade. Any ideas?
The instance is there just fine. I can connect via sql mgmt studio.
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Possible permissions issue? Can you launch the upgrade advisor with an account you know has access to the instance? – SQLRockstar Aug 15 '13 at 18:39
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What edition is already present, and what edition are you trying to install? – Aaron Bertrand♦ Aug 15 '13 at 18:50
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Standard to Standard. – Chris-AZ Aug 15 '13 at 18:52
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1And they're both 64-bit? – Aaron Bertrand♦ Aug 15 '13 at 18:55
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2Hmmm....missing a file? social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/sqlserver/en-US/… – SQLRockstar Aug 15 '13 at 18:58
