Can I rename an instance of SQL Server after I have already installed it on the computer? Simple answer is Yes and you can change the name of an instance as long as the server is not clustered. There is a little catch between 2000 and 2005 version, by default when you change the name of the computer...
While installing SQL Server Express 2005 you might have come across the error: System Configuration Checker Fails with "Performance Monitor Counter Check Failed" Message As you have seen that one of the README file for SQL 2005 installation suggests the following workaround: ************* Setup...