Database creation utility errors

If the database creation utility is unable to create or upgrade the database, it may return errors. The error message is often descriptive enough to clearly identify the problem, which may be as simple as a typo in the command line.

If you are not able to identify the problem from the error:

• Make sure the Microsoft SQL Server machine is running.
• Make sure that the SQL Server, SQL Server Browser, and SQL Server Agent services are running.
  • SQL Server Express does not require the SQL Server Agent service.
  • If you are using named instances, make sure the SQL Server and SQL Server Agent service for the correct instance are running.
• Make sure the path you entered for the location of the database files exists, and that folder permissions allow SQL Server services to create new files.

  Optionally, try using the location where the SQL Server master database files reside.

• If you are using a trusted connection, double-check the user permissions for both the database and the path to the database files.
• Make sure there is enough free disk space to hold the Log Database files.