April 29, 2010

SQL Server 2008: Error 1316 when installing

Problem:
When trying to in stall SQL Server 2008, you get error:

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Native Client -- Error 1316. A network error occurred while attempting to read from the file: D:\x64\setup\x64\SQLEC9C.tmp.msi

Thoughts:
You have installed Visual Studio 2010 RTM on the machine earlier.

Solution:
Uninstall Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP1 as pointer here (although error refers to different file) and re-run SQL Server installation. Remember to update SQL Server with the latest service pack after the installation.

April 12, 2010

SP2010: Defining managed paths in SharePoint 2010

Problem:
I need to define managed paths in SharePoint 2010. I cannot find link to it in Central Admin, where is it?

Thoughts:
Trivial after you find it, but took some browsing through the Central Admin in order to find the new location and realize that one really should pay attention to Ribbon.

Solution:
  1. Go to Central Administration -> Application Management -> Manage web applications


  2. Click on the web application for which you wish to define managed paths and click Managed Paths on the Ribbon.


  3. Proceed as usual