SQL Server 2000 Installation problem on Windows server 2003

[Gulfraz Khan]

i am trying to install sql server 2000 standard Edition on Windows server 2003 but at the configuration time during the installation, Configration error message is shown pointing to "C:\windows\sqlstp.log". when I open this file it contains the following messages in the bottom. and setup exits. Sql Server Log ############################################################################## Starting Service ... SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS -m -Q -T4022 -T3659 Connecting to Server ... driver={sql server};server=NICOPDB;UID=sa;PWD=;database=master [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified driver={sql server};server=NICOPDB;UID=sa;PWD=;database=master [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified driver={sql server};server=NICOPDB;UID=sa;PWD=;database=master [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified SQL Server configuration failed. ###############################################################################

[Smart_Boy]

Install MDAC 2.8 and then install SQL Server...

Regards, Smart Boy Mumbai, (INDIA)

[Gulfraz Khan]

Thank You for reply. I will try it out