Just to be clear, we know that the SQL sa password is correct. We can log in with it in SQL Management Studio and with the GP 12.0 Database Maintenance Utility. I'm not actually sure we have a problem. What I'm hoping is that after the initial install, GP doesn't even need SA to be enabled on SQL at all.
Leslie is saying that GP doesn't need sa anymore. Can this be confirmed in a white paper...or MS article/webpage...etc? I need to be able to show my bosses some "proof".
Thanks again everyone! You've all been very helpful.