Currently I have SBS 2003 premium (and its sharepoint- and
exchange- services) up and running just fine.

Now I should install SQL server 2000 + SP3 for it to be
able to continue with the CRM-install.

I have the updated CRM-IG chapter 15, however it does not
say anything about updating Sharepoint MSDE.

When I install SQL 2000 and its SP3, should I choose
"Create new databases"
or
"Upgrade, remove, or add components to an existing instance
of SQL Server"

Does this affect CRM functionality later?

If I choose upgrade, does CRM then install itself on SQL
server under "SERVER\SHAREPOINT" or can I choose it.


Thanks in advance,
Rummy

Microsoft CRM must be installed in the default instance of SQL Server, so
make sure when you install SQL 2000 you don't create a named instance and
try installing CRM against it.
When you run the CRM installation wizard you must select the option to
create new databases.
CRM will sit quite happily against your Sharepoint site in MSDE.
Guy.
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Thanks Guy!