Question : Problem: Systems Management Server 2003 installation problems (SQL related)

Hi

I am trying to install Systems Management Server 2003 onto the server. I am trying to install it on the same server that is running SQL Server 2005 but I am having no luck. When i go through the initial setup, it asks me to specify the name of the computer running SQL Server. When i do this then next my way through it i get an error at the end:

SQL Server is not installed on computer XXXXXXX. You must enter a correct SQL Server name.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Garry Noble

Answer : Problem: Systems Management Server 2003 installation problems (SQL related)

this is from MS website..http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sms/2003/library/techfaq/tfaq02.mspx

. Can I use SQL 2005 with SMS 2003? (Added May 31, 2006)
A. Yes. SMS 2003 SP2 is supported for use with SQL 2005. Prior versions of SMS do not support the use of SQL 2005.

The following list describes the sequence for upgrading an existing SMS 2003 site to SQL 2005:

Upgrade Sequence:

1.
 Install SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 3a or 4 (SP3a or SP4).
 
2.
 Install SMS 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1).
 
3.
 Upgrade SMS 2003 Site Server to Service Pack 2 (SP2).
 
4.
 Upgrade SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005.
 

For more information about system requirements and supported platforms, see the "Server Software Requirements" in the Supported Configurations Guide SMS 2003 SP2 at the Microsoft Download center.