Cannot create databases on the named server.

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This error occurs when you are using an old version of SQL Server (such as SQL Server 6.5, 6.0, or 4.2). You must use a more recent version such as SQL Server 7.0 or SQL Server 2000.

To correct this error

  1. Create the database on another server.

See Also

Other Resources

How to: Create a Database (SQL Server Management Studio)

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