BUG: SQL Server Setup May Stop Responding When Installing on a Very Fast Drive (180649)
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This article was previously published under Q180649
BUG #: NT: 17789 (6.5)
SYMPTOMS
Installing SQL Server on a very fast drive, such as an EMC Symmetrix
system, may cause the setup program to stop responding on the "Setup is now
installing the initial SQL Server configuration" screen.
CAUSE
Setup stops responding while running the Instmsdb.sql script. The
Instmsb.out file will be created, it will but be empty, and the errorlog
will contain the following:
98/01/28 12:28:31.43 spid11 Database 'msdb' cannot be opened - it is
currently being created. Wait and try query again.
98/01/28 12:28:31.43 spid11 Unable to proceed with the recovery of
dbid <5> because of previous errors. Continuing with the next database.
These errors may be followed later with an access violation (AV).
WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, copy the SQL Server installation files to the
local hard disk drive to edit the Instmsdb.sql file. Add a WAITFOR DELAY
'0:00:01' statement to the very beginning of the Instmsdb.sql script.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server version 6.5. We
are researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/16/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbBug kbSQLServ650bug KB180649 kbAudDeveloper |
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