Despite the indignance of some people, here is the link to download the SQL Server Client Tools for use with MSDE.
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...P4-x86-ENU.EXE
I have downloaded MSDE and the Client Tools myself so I know this to be the case. I came across this page when searching for the client tools for a new laptop on which I have already installed MSDE.
I do wish that people would not confuse "I don't know how to do something" with "it cannot be done." There's very little in this universe that cannot be done
Anyway, in answer to your question, you were half right. The download is only part of SP4 (thankfully) and therefore only weighs about 67MB, and not the 240MB total SP size.
I hope this helps. Have fun!
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I believe most people are looking for ways which are in
compliance with licensing agreements. You need a valid,
legal SQL Server CAL to install the client tools. If someone
does not have this, the methods you are suggesting are not
legal.
The gist of it is explained in the following link:
http://sqlserver2000.databases.aspfa...rver/msde.html
The appropriate uses of MSDE is no longer posted on
Microsoft's site since the release of 2005, but the related
Q and A stated:
Q. Can I use SQL Server tools and services in conjunction
with MSDE?
A. You can only use SQL Server tools and services in
conjunction with MSDE if you acquired MSDE through SQL
Server 2000 (Developer Edition, Standard Edition, or
Enterprise Edition), and if you are using MSDE in
conjunction with a properly licensed copy of SQL Server
2000. Visit the How to Buy page for information on obtaining
a valid SQL Server license.
Note: The tools and services included with SQL Server
Developer Edition may not be used to manage production
server environments.
-Sue
On Mon, 02 Oct 2006 13:30:12 -0700, Captain Murphy wrote:
>Incidentally, if you can't install from the SP4 download, download the SQL Server 2000 Evaluation and simply install just the Client Tools.
>http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/t...displayLang=en
>It's a bigger download, but has the desired effect.
>Enjoy!
>Captain Murphy
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