SQL Server 2008 R2 Std with SQL Server 2005 Express Subscriptions

If we have SQL Server 2005 Express Merge Replication Subscriptions that synch to a SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition. Do
the Subscriptions still have same file size limitations even though they synch to a Proper Standard Version of SQL Server 2008?
If so what are these limitations?
What happens in the instance where by the server file becomes huge then the Subscriptions will not allow the data to replicate
as the Express Subscription engine has a file size limitation - or does this not matter??

You will get messages on your SQL Server Express servers that the merge agent cannot write to the SQL Express database. These messages are difficult to debug as you don't get a warning you have exceeded the size limit on the subscriber.
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Advance features available in sql server 2008 R2 compared with SQL 2008 SP2

Hi,
Can some one brief me the advance features available in sql server 2008 R2 compared with SQL Server 2008 SP2.
I am planning to upgrade my existing sql server 2008 SP2 to sql server 2008 R2, before that i need the advantages to proceed , if the advantages are not suite to my requirements then i will drop out this option.
Please give me the detailed reply for my analysis
hemadri

Hi Hemadribabu,
There are some new features in SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 2(SP2), including SQL Server utility, Data-tier Application (DAC), Reporting Services in SharePoint Integrated mode and partitioning improvement. Features are supported by the different editions
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Upgrade from Windows Server 2008 SP1 STD to Windows Server 2012 STD

Hi,
tried to upgrade Windows Server 2008 SP1 STD(OEM) to Windows Server 2012 STD but received message in Compatability Report
SAYING:
"Upgrades to this build have been disabled"
Both OS are English and X64.
Cant get arround this... any idea´what the problem is?

Hi
Try upgrading to SP2 and then you can do the upgrade, supported list below:
http://blogs.technet.com/b/askcore/archive/2012/10/23/upgrading-to-windows-server-2012-part-1.aspx
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B1 with SQL Server 2008 and SEC with SQL Server 2005

Hi,
we are currently upgrading from B1 2005 to B1 2007. With B1 2007 we could use MS SQL Server 2008. In parallel we have a SEC implementation (which uses SQL Server 2005).
Would there be any issues with the integration of B1 and SEC although they run on with different SQL Server products?
Thanks
Olaf

Hi
By creating two different instances you can run both simultaneouly. But pls do check whether SEC will run on 2008 or not ?
Ashish Gupte

All 30 minutes my Macs (iMac/Snow Leopard, MacMini/Lion) are loosing the connection to the Windows Servers (2 Networks: Home with Home Server 2011 (Server 2008) and Office with Home Server V1 (Server 2003)).

Hallo,
Ich betreibe im Büro und zu Hause jeweils einen Microsoft Home Server. In beiden Netzwerken ist neben diversen Windows Rechnern auch ein Mac vorhanden.
Die jeweilige "Konfiguration" ist wie folgt:
- Apple MacMini (Late 2011, als HTPC) mit Lion per Wlan über AVM Fritzbox 7390 an Microsoft Windows Home Server 2011 (Windows Server 2008).
- Apple iMac (Late 2010, Arbeitsplatzrechner) mit Snow Leopard per Lan über AVM Fritzbox 7270 an Microsoft Windows Home Server V1 (Windows Server 2003)
Alle Betriebssysteme sind auf aktuellem Stand.
Die Fritzboxen laufen mit der jeweils aktuellen Firmware
Nun zu dem Problem:
Beide Macs unterbrechen ca. alle 30 min den Kontakt zum Server. Die Verbindung wird zwar ca. 1-2 Minute später wieder aufgebaut, aber am MacMini (HTPC) macht sich dadurch bemerkbar, daß der Film oder die Musik für obige Zeitspanne stoppt und danach weiterläuft. Beim iMac (Arbeitsrechner) kann ein zuvor vom Server geladenes Dokument dann nicht mehr gespeichert oder gedruckt werden.
Der MacMini hat dieses Phänomen direkt bei der Verbindung mit dem WHS gezeigt. Der iMac hat jedoch zuvor ca. 1,5 Jahre ohne Probleme funktioniert. Dieses Problem tritt bei dem iMac (Snow Leopard) erst seit ca. 6-9 Monate auf.
Da unterschiedliche WHS und OS X Versionen betroffen sind und auch unterschiedliche Fritzboxen verwendet werden und scheint ein allgemeines Problem im Zusammenspiel Windows/OS X vorzuliegen.
Bei dem iMac fällt der genaue Zeitpunkt der Verbindungsunterbrechung nicht auf.
Bei dem MacMini läßt sich der Zeitpunkt dagegen relativ leicht bestimmen. Aus der Ereignisanzeige beim Windows Server ergibt sich leider kein eindeutiges Fehlerbild. Zu dem jeweiligen Zeitpunkt taucht aber relativ oft, aber nicht immer (!), in "Windows-Protokolle Sicherheit" der Fehler 4625 ("Fehler beim Anmelden eines Kontos") auf. Dies würde auf eine Rechteproblematik hindeuten. Das Konto des Mac kann aber alles was ihm auf dem WHS erlaubt ist.
Beim Suchen nach einer Lösung (bisher leider erfolglos) bin ich u.a. auch über das Problem des Server Infrastructure License Services (silsvc) beim Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials gestolpert (auch alle 30 min!). Vielleicht ein Zusammenhang?
Hello,
I run the office and at home each a Microsoft Home Server. In both networks, in addition to various Windows computers, a Mac is available.
The particular "configuration" is as follows:
- Apple MacMini (Late 2011, as HTPC) with Lion via wifi via AVM Fritzbox 7390 to Microsoft Windows Home Server 2011 (Windows Server 2008).
- Apple iMac (Late 2010, desktop PC) with Snow Leopard by Lan on AVM Fritzbox 7270 on Microsoft Windows Home Server V1 (Windows Server 2003)
All operating systems on current conditions with all patches and updates.
The Fritz boxes running with the latest firmware
Now to the problem:
Both Macs are loosing every 30 minutes the contact to the server. The connection is "re-"established about 1-2 minutes later. On MacMini (HTPC), the film or music is stopped for the above period. Thereafter, the film / music goes on. With the iMac (workstation) a document loaded from the server can no longer be saved or printed.
The MacMini has shown this phenomenon directly in connection with the WHS. However, the iMac has been working about 1.5 years with no problems. This problem only occurs for about 6-9 months
Because of different WHS and OS X versions are affected and also different Fritz boxes are used and it seems to be a general problem in the interplay Windows / OS X to be present.
When the iMac is the exact date of disconnection does not occur.
With the Mac Mini, the time can however be determined relatively easily. From the Event Viewer on Windows Server is unfortunately no clear error image. At the particular time but appeared relatively often, but not always (!) In Windows Security Logs the error 4625 (Failed to log on an account) on. This would indicate a rights issue.
Searching for a solution (so far unsuccessfully, unfortunately), I stumbled over the problem of the Server Infrastructure License Services (silsvc) in Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials (every 30 min!). Maybe a connection?

Hi, and thank you for your reply!
My reason for not posting this in the server forum is that I suspect it is a clien issue. All my other clients connect happily to the server which leads me to believe the server is configured correctly.
Only my the two MacBook Pro's are having problems.

SQL Server 2008 KB2977321 Failed with Error code 1642

As part of application of security patches via windows update, sql server KB2977321 was applied along with a number of OS security patches.
Prior to applying the patches, I stopped the agent, engine, reporting, analysis and full text services.
The Sql server build prior to windows update was (for both instances):
ProductVersion
ProductLevel
Edition
10.0.5500.0
SP3
Standard Edition (64-bit)
After the update process, my main instance is showing (the second instance is not in use yet and I have left it in its stopped state)
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (SP3) - 10.0.5520.0 (X64)
Jul 11 2014 16:11:50
Copyright (c) 1988-2008 Microsoft Corporation
Standard Edition (64-bit) on Windows NT 6.1 <X64> (Build 7601: Service Pack 1) (VM)
In the Administrative Logs after the OS patches were applied (and all were reported as successful by windows update), I found the following errors listed:
Log Name:
Application
Source:
MsiInstaller
Date:
11/18/2014 7:16:45 PM
Event ID:
1024
Task Category: None
Level:
Error
Keywords:
Classic
User:
SYSTEM
Computer:
SJCDB3.intranet.co.st-johns.fl.us
Description:
Product: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database Engine Services - Update '{9145CF54-462E-4A28-8FB5-A44C93AD3716}' could not be installed. Error code 1642. Windows Installer can create logs to help troubleshoot
issues with installing software packages. Use the following link for instructions on turning on logging support: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=23127
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
<System>
<Provider Name="MsiInstaller" />
<EventID Qualifiers="0">1024</EventID>
<Level>2</Level>
<Task>0</Task>
<Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
<TimeCreated SystemTime="2014-11-19T00:16:45.000000000Z" />
<EventRecordID>1764186</EventRecordID>
<Channel>Application</Channel>
<Computer>SJCDB3.intranet.co.st-johns.fl.us</Computer>
<Security UserID="S-1-5-18" />
</System>
<EventData>
<Data>Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database Engine Services</Data>
<Data>{9145CF54-462E-4A28-8FB5-A44C93AD3716}</Data>
<Data>1642</Data>
<Data>(NULL)</Data>
<Data>(NULL)</Data>
<Data>(NULL)</Data>
<Data>
</Data>
<Binary>7B38373544383436332D313135422D343444322D414432352D3731454337453833423843437D207B39313435434635342D343632452D344132382D384642352D4134344339334144333731367D2031363432</Binary>
</EventData>
</Event>
In the C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Setup Bootstrap\Log\20141118_191448\Detail.txt file I found the following around the time the error was reported
2014-11-18 19:16:30 Slp: Baseline Package Id sql_engine_core_inst_Cpu64 - The highest patch version is 10.3.5500.0
2014-11-18 19:16:30 Slp: Patch Id KB2977321_sql_engine_core_inst_Cpu64 - NotInstalled on the baseline msi package sql_engine_core_inst_Cpu64.
Detail description of this patch package is: PatchId=KB2977321_sql_engine_core_inst_Cpu64 PatchVersion=10.3.5520.0 BaselinePackageId=sql_engine_core_inst_Cpu64 BaselineVersion=10.3.5500.0; PatchFileName=sql_engine_core_inst.msp PatchCode={9145CF54-462E-4A28-8FB5-A44C93AD3716}
2014-11-18 19:16:30 Slp: Patch Id: KB2977321_sql_engine_core_inst_Cpu32 - The baseline msi is not installed.
The patch package is ignored.
2014-11-18 19:16:30 Slp: Patch Id: KB2977321_sql_engine_core_inst_Cpu32 - Detail description of this patch package is: PatchId=KB2977321_sql_engine_core_inst_Cpu32 PatchVersion=10.3.5520.0 BaselinePackageId=sql_engine_core_inst_Cpu32
BaselineVersion=10.3.5500.0; PatchFileName=sql_engine_core_inst.msp PatchCode={9145CF54-462E-4A28-8FB5-A44C93AD3716}
2014-11-18 19:16:30 Slp: Baseline Package Id sql_rs_Cpu64 - The highest patch version is 10.3.5500.0
2014-11-18 19:16:30 Slp: Patch Id KB2977321_sql_rs_Cpu64 - NotInstalled on the baseline msi package sql_rs_Cpu64.
Detail description of this patch package is: PatchId=KB2977321_sql_rs_Cpu64 PatchVersion=10.3.5520.0 BaselinePackageId=sql_rs_Cpu64 BaselineVersion=10.3.5500.0; PatchFileName=sql_rs.msp PatchCode={2296F7DD-2D3D-4802-B61A-AE7460EFB767}
2014-11-18 19:16:30 Slp: Patch Id: KB2977321_sql_rs_Cpu32 - The baseline msi is not installed.
The patch package is ignored.
2014-11-18 19:16:30 Slp: Patch Id: KB2977321_sql_rs_Cpu32 - Detail description of this patch package is: PatchId=KB2977321_sql_rs_Cpu32 PatchVersion=10.3.5520.0 BaselinePackageId=sql_rs_Cpu32 BaselineVersion=10.3.5500.0;
PatchFileName=sql_rs.msp PatchCode={2296F7DD-2D3D-4802-B61A-AE7460EFB767}
2014-11-18 19:16:30 Slp: Baseline Package Id sql_is_Cpu64 - The highest patch version is 10.3.5500.0
2014-11-18 19:16:30 Slp: Patch Id KB2977321_sql_is_Cpu64 - NotInstalled on the baseline msi package sql_is_Cpu64.
Detail description of this patch package is: PatchId=KB2977321_sql_is_Cpu64 PatchVersion=10.3.5520.0 BaselinePackageId=sql_is_Cpu64 BaselineVersion=10.3.5500.0; PatchFileName=sql_is.msp PatchCode={E870296C-24CC-4D82-BB59-CD136692E2BD}
2014-11-18 19:16:30 Slp: Baseline Package Id sql_bids_Cpu64 - The highest patch version is 10.3.5500.0
2014-11-18 19:16:30 Slp: Patch Id KB2977321_sql_bids_Cpu64 - NotInstalled on the baseline msi package sql_bids_Cpu64.
Detail description of this patch package is: PatchId=KB2977321_sql_bids_Cpu64 PatchVersion=10.3.5520.0 BaselinePackageId=sql_bids_Cpu64 BaselineVersion=10.3.5500.0; PatchFileName=sql_bids.msp PatchCode={EA407FA6-C2D1-4D3D-9227-B9E06DDDEFD0}
2014-11-18 19:16:30 Slp: Baseline Package Id sql_ssms_Cpu64 - The highest patch version is 10.3.5500.0
2014-11-18 19:16:30 Slp: Patch Id KB2977321_sql_ssms_Cpu64 - NotInstalled on the baseline msi package sql_ssms_Cpu64.
Detail description of this patch package is: PatchId=KB2977321_sql_ssms_Cpu64 PatchVersion=10.3.5520.0 BaselinePackageId=sql_ssms_Cpu64 BaselineVersion=10.3.5500.0; PatchFileName=sql_ssms.msp PatchCode={8A81B870-E8F0-415D-AC80-13BEAA3EC8C8}
2014-11-18 19:16:30 Slp: Baseline Package Id: sql_common_core_Cpu64 - No patches are found by SQL Discovery on the installed package whose ProductCode is {5340A3B5-3853-4745-BED2-DD9FF5371331}
2014-11-18 19:16:30 Slp: Patch Id KB2977321_sql_common_core_Cpu64 - NotInstalled on the baseline msi package sql_common_core_Cpu64.
Detail description of this patch package is: PatchId=KB2977321_sql_common_core_Cpu64 PatchVersion=10.3.5520.0 BaselinePackageId=sql_common_core_Cpu64 BaselineVersion=10.3.5500.0; PatchFileName=sql_common_core.msp PatchCode={CF023E0F-3A19-4DBF-BCA3-0F664B447EDB}
The instance came up successfully and seems to be operating normally. Was there an error or was the KB installed correctly as the result of the windows update process indicated?
Is there a way I can verify this?

I did some research on this particular KB article and it seems to be related to Master Data Services which I am not using. The KB was pushed automatically and I am not sure that it was a required update in our situation. I'd like to understand exactly
what caused the error message before initiating a repair as this is a production and not a test environment. Everything appears to be functioning properly and I have received direction from Microsoft in the past that information in some logs identified
as level 'error' are in fact to be ignored. I checked the windows update and this KB shows 'Successful' rather than failed or cancelled.
I would also like more information on why sql server services should not be stopped prior to allowing the OS patches to be applied.   I have received messages in the past that stopping the services before service packs are applied
prevent the necessity for a reboot of the machine. I've never heard before that it is a best practice not to stop Sql service prior to applying patches. Once the services are stopped, I have our infrastructure admin start a VM snapshot on
the machine then kick off the windows update process. When done, I reboot the machine, test out Sql Server processes and then if all goes well give the ok to release the VM snapshot. I've supported various databases for 12 years, Sql Server for 5
years and this is the first time I've heard stopping the service manually can cause problems. If that is the case, I will certainly change how I do things....
I did run the discovery report and the results follow:
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Setup Discovery Report
Product
Instance
Instance ID
Feature
Language
Edition
Version
Clustered
Sql Server 2008
MSSQLSERVER
MSSQL10.MSSQLSERVER
Database Engine Services
1033
Standard Edition
10.3.5520.0
No
Sql Server 2008
MSSQLSERVER
MSSQL10.MSSQLSERVER
SQL Server Replication
1033
Standard Edition
10.3.5520.0
No
Sql Server 2008
MSSQLSERVER
MSSQL10.MSSQLSERVER
Full-Text Search
1033
Standard Edition
10.3.5500.0
No
Sql Server 2008
MSSQLSERVER
MSAS10.MSSQLSERVER
Analysis Services
1033
Standard Edition
10.3.5500.0
No
Sql Server 2008
MSSQLSERVER
MSRS10.MSSQLSERVER
Reporting Services
1033
Standard Edition
10.3.5520.0
No
Sql Server 2008
EVAULT
MSSQL10.EVAULT
Database Engine Services
1033
Standard Edition
10.3.5520.0
No
Sql Server 2008
Management Tools - Basic
1033
Standard Edition
10.3.5520.0
No
Sql Server 2008
Management Tools - Complete
1033
Standard Edition
10.3.5500.0
No
Sql Server 2008
Client Tools Connectivity
1033
Standard Edition
10.3.5500.0
No
Sql Server 2008
Client Tools Backwards Compatibility
1033
Standard Edition
10.3.5500.0
No
Sql Server 2008
Client Tools SDK
1033
Standard Edition
10.3.5500.0
No
Sql Server 2008
Integration Services
1033
Standard Edition
10.3.5520.0
No

How to connect sql server 2008 r2 sp2 with vs2013 ultimate?

how to connect sql server 2008 r2 sp2 with visual studio 2013 ultimate?

Hi Shahzad,
>>how to connect sql server 2008 r2 sp2 with visual studio 2013 ultimate?
Based on your issue, if you wan to connect the sql server 2008 r2 sp2 from VS2013 IDE. I suggest you can try the Ammar and darnold924's suggestion to check your issue.
In addition, I suggest you can also refer the following steps to connect the sql server 2008 r2 sp2 with visual studio 2013 ultimate.
Step1: I suggest you can go to VIEW->SQL Server Object Explorer->Right click SQL Server->Add SQL Server.
Step2: After you connect the SQL Server 2008 r2 sp2 fine, I suggest you can go to VIEW->Server Explorer-> right click the Data Connection->Add Connection.
And then you can create the connect string in the Add Connection dialog box.
Hope it help you!
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Is it possible to install sql server 2008 standard edition in windows server 2008 enterprise edition?

hi,
Please help me..
is it possible to install sql server 2008 standard edition in windows server 2008 enterprise edition?
will any problem arise?

Hiya,
Yes it it possible. No there will not be any problems.
Short and simple :)

SQL Server 2012 Standard compatibility with Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard

Hi,
Is SQL Server 2012 Standard compatibility with Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard.
In volume licensing portal Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard is not provided in the list of OS supported for SQL server 2012.

Hi Ajit,
Besides other post, please also note that
Service Pack 1 or
a later update is needed for the support of SQL 2012 on Windows Server 2012 R2.
For more details about how to use SQL Server in Windows Server 2012 R2, please review the following KB article.
http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2681562
Thanks,
Lydia Zhang
Lydia Zhang
TechNet Community Support

License upgradation problem from windows server 2008 r2 STD to ENT edition

Hello All,
facing problem to upgrade License windows server 2008 r2 STD to ENT edition.
Change the key also but not work. please suggest
Error :
C:\Users\administrator.rr>Dism /online /Set-Edition:ServerEnterprise /ProductKey:hfget-43erf-ed432-tfed4-de321
Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 6.1.7600.16385
Image Version: 6.1.7601.18489
Error: 1605
The specified product key is not valid for the target edition.
Run this command again with a product key specific to the target edition.
The DISM log file can be found at C:\Windows\Logs\DISM\dism.log
015-02-15 19:36:46, Info                  DISM   PID=2464 Scratch directory set to 'C:\Users\ADMINI~1\AppData\Local\Temp\'. - CDISMManager::put_ScratchDir
2015-02-15 19:36:46, Info                  DISM   PID=2464 Successfully loaded the ImageSession at "C:\Windows\System32\Dism" - CDISMManager::LoadImageSession
2015-02-15 19:36:46, Info                  DISM   DISM Provider Store: PID=2464 Found and Initialized the DISM Logger. - CDISMProviderStore::Internal_InitializeLogger
2015-02-15 19:36:46, Info                  DISM   DISM Provider Store: PID=2464 Failed to get and initialize the PE Provider. Continuing by assuming that it
is not a WinPE image. - CDISMProviderStore::Final_OnConnect
2015-02-15 19:36:46, Info                  DISM   DISM Provider Store: PID=2464 Finished initializing the Provider Map. - CDISMProviderStore::Final_OnConnect
2015-02-15 19:36:46, Info                  DISM   DISM Provider Store: PID=2464 Getting Provider DISMLogger - CDISMProviderStore::GetProvider
2015-02-15 19:36:46, Info                  DISM   DISM Provider Store: PID=2464 Provider has previously been initialized. Returning the existing instance. -
CDISMProviderStore::Internal_GetProvider
2015-02-15 19:36:46, Info                  DISM   DISM Provider Store: PID=2464 Getting Provider DISMLogger - CDISMProviderStore::GetProvider
2015-02-15 19:36:46, Info                  DISM   DISM Provider Store: PID=2464 Provider has previously been initialized. Returning the existing instance. -
CDISMProviderStore::Internal_GetProvider
2015-02-15 19:36:46, Info                  DISM   DISM Manager: PID=2464 Successfully created the local image session and provider store. - CDISMManager::CreateLocalImageSession
2015-02-15 19:36:46, Info                  DISM   DISM Provider Store: PID=2464 Getting Provider DISMLogger - CDISMProviderStore::GetProvider
2015-02-15 19:36:46, Info                  DISM   DISM Provider Store: PID=2464 Provider has previously been initialized. Returning the existing instance. -
CDISMProviderStore::Internal_GetProvider
2015-02-15 19:36:46, Info                  DISM   DISM.EXE:

Hi Parvez Islam,
The active issue we can call the telephone to active center, they will give the detail and official support answer, you can get communication way from following web site:
Existing Customers
Product Activation and Key Information
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/activation/existing-customers/product-activation.aspx
Base on my experience your issue most time occur when you have the following known issue environment, please refer the following KB to fix it.
Features missing or incorrect memory reported after using dism /set-edition to upgrade computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2652825
More information:
How to upgrade Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard to Enterprise
http://blogs.technet.com/b/austria/archive/2011/04/12/how-to-upgrade-windows-server-2008-r2-standard-to-enterprise.aspx
I’m glad to be of help to you!

Windows Server 2008 black screen with mouse *PLEASE HELP*

Hello fellow techs,
I have been tearing my hair out for the past 12hrs on this issue.
About 3 weeks ago, one of our clients reported that they were experiencing
issues on the network so one of the staff went into the server room and noticed
the screen was black with only the cursor. As they couldn't reboot, they
decided to hold the power button to power it off. When they powered it back
up, it went passed the windows loading
splash screen, and again the screen is black with
the mouse pointer in the center of the screen.
I am diagnosing the server and find that at the black screen, I’m able to move
the cursor and beyond that nothing happened. I started in safe mode with the
exact same results.
I have been trying many different solutions from posts that I have found in
Google but no change.
From other machines you can type \\servername in
the run box and see the shared folders, as well as ping it.
This is a very urgent request as I need to have the Server back up and running
by tomorrow.
I am quiet willing to pay for phone support with anyone that can assist as soon
as possible. I am happy to transfer founds via Paypal.<o:p></o:p>
PLEASE HELP!

Hi,
I agree with sm, you should give us more details. Also you should use sfc /scannow
command to scans the integrity of all protected system files and repairs files with problems when possible. For more details, please refer to the following article.
Sfc
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff950779.aspx
Before going further, would you please let me know whether there were any changes on the affected server? Has windows update or any new device been added? Please also check your shadow copies.
The Windows Server black screen may be caused by them.
In addition, there are similar questions, please refer to.
Windows Server 2008 black screen
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/463b529b-26a6-4d5d-88f5-7d8b3460d165/black-screen-windows-2008-r2
Windows Server 2008 and the Black Screen of Waiting
http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2009/03/03/windows-server-2008-and-the-black-screen-of-waiting/
By a way, you also can be able to boot into last know good configuration to solve the trouble. You can refer to the following similar question that provide the detailed operations.
Windows Server 2008 black screen with only the mouse pointer showing
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/5c878af8-78f2-430d-9530-a0e5ad73ff03/windows-server-2008-black-screen-with-only-the-mouse-pointer-showing
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Justin Gu

Installing Flash Player 12 on Windows Server 2008 R2 X64 with IE 8

I have an app that runs on Windows Server 2008 R2 X64 that requires Flash Player 12. When I try to install Flash Player 12 it says that Windows Server R2 X64 is not supported by way of eliminating it from the list of supported operating systems. When I do a search I can find many people who indicate they have it running or explain "hacks" to get it running. Since the app requires it there is an implimcation that it should be running on this OS. What is the offical word on this? This is a production server and I really don't want an "unsupported hack" running in this environment. Is there a supported means of having Flash Player 12 run on Windows Server 2008 R2 X64 with IE8 even if it is within the 32 bit version of the browser?

Server 2008 (x86) is supported, and I had an x64 machine set up last month that had FP12 installed and running in IE and Firefox. 64 bit IE wouldn't run it for some reason, but the 32 bit did. It installed in C/Windows/System32/Macromed/Flash and C/Windows/SysWOW64/Macromed/Flash, but I was unable to get the ActiveX plug-in to enable outside of 32 bit IE.
I also set up a Server 2012 machine that DID support the x64 ActiveX, but that's probably not an option for you.
Like you, I'd be leery of "hacks" to get it to run as an x64 pkug-in, as it may have unintended and undesired consequences in other areas.

WMF 3.0+ supported on server 2008 r2 SP1 with Config Manager 2012 R2

Hi guys
Is WMF (PowerShell) 3.0+ supported on server 2008 r2 SP1 with Config Manager 2012 R2.
Thanks
NN

Yes supported since SP1 release
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Windows Server 2008 R2 Std Evaluation Copy showing 'License Expiry' message in just 2 weeks after installation

I have downloaded an 'Evaluation' version of Win Server 2008 R2 Std.
just 2 weeks back. This is a 180
days evaluation copy. This has been installed on the Virtual box.
Now after just 2 weeks, it is showing the message - 'Windows License is expired'. It is getting automatically
shutting down (that
too an abrupt shutdown) after every hour or so without asking to save any work that is already in progress. As this is an 180 days' copy it should run at least for 180 days. Can anyone help me out to get this fixed? Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Nilesh

Hi Nilesh,
Just addition. Please also refer to following similar thread and check if can help you.
Windows
Server 2008 Trial Version License expired after 15 days
If any update, please feel free to let us know.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Justin Gu

Is it possible to install and run Windows Server 2008 on a Mac Mini Server in a Virtual Machine software like Parallels

I am wondering if it is possible to install and run Windows Server 2008 on a Mac Mini Server as a VM as my main application uses Windows VisualBasic and Fox Pro and requires a Static IP to connect to it, My other offices connects to Windows Server via RDP.
Basically I am researching a Server for the same purpose and since Mac Mini and OsX both are robust in nature it can fit the bill if every thing work fine.
Thanks

From the Parallels website:
32-bit Operating Systems
Windows 8 with: Windows 8, 8.1 (when available)
Windows 7 SP1
Windows Vista SP0, SP1, SP2
Windows Server 2008 R2, SP2, SP1, SP0
64-bit Operating Systems
Windows 8
Windows 7 SP1
Windows Vista SP0, SP1, SP2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2008 R2, SP2, SP1, SP0
I do suggest that you upgrade RAM to at least 8gig
if you haven't already.
FWIW, I currently use Win8/64 bit with Parallels on a 2011 Mini Server
using the windows environment for engineering applications and have
had no issues. I am running Mountain Lion but do not have the
Server app installed.

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