I installed SQL Server Express and SQL Server manager, then tried to start manager. SQL Service is running, but SQL Manager attempt to connect to SQL Server instance times-out even though I correctly identify instance as SQLEXPRESS? Everything seems to be normal - both SQL Server and Manager are on a single Windows XP home machine. Any suggestions. Thanks
View 16 RepliesHello guys,I've got some troubles , by attempting to connect the SQL Server database to my server.I've got this error message on the SQL Configuration Manager (when i tried to start SQL Server which was stopped) " The request failed or the service did not respond in a timely fashion.
Consult the event log or the other applicable error logs for details " I found that error log :
2007-12-18 19:36:12.20 Server Server process ID is 5080.
2007-12-18 19:36:12.20 Server Logging SQL Server messages in file
'c:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLLOGERRORLOG'.
2007-12-18 19:36:12.20 Server This instance of SQL Server last reported
using a process ID of 1180 at 18/12/2007 19:12:20 (local) 18/12/2007
19:12:20 (UTC). This is an informational message only; no user action
is required.
2007-12-18 19:36:12.20 Server Registry startup parameters:
2007-12-18 19:36:12.20 Server -d c:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLDATAmaster.mdf
2007-12-18 19:36:12.20 Server -e c:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLLOGERRORLOG
2007-12-18 19:36:12.20 Server -l c:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLDATAmastlog.ldf
2007-12-18 19:36:12.20 Server SQL Server is starting at normal priority
base (=7). This is an informational message only. No user action is
required.
2007-12-18 19:36:12.20 Server Detected 2 CPUs. This is an informational message; no user action is required.
2007-12-18 19:36:12.40 Server Using dynamic lock allocation. Initial
allocation of 2500 Lock blocks and 5000 Lock Owner blocks per node.
This is an informational message only. No user action is required.
2007-12-18 19:36:12.42 Server Database Mirroring Transport is disabled in the endpoint configuration.
2007-12-18 19:36:12.43 spid4s Starting up database 'master'.
2007-12-18 19:36:12.50 spid4s Error: 9003, Severity: 20, State: 1.
2007-12-18 19:36:12.50 spid4s The log scan number (228:88:1) passed to
log scan in database 'master' is not valid. This error may indicate
data corruption or that the log file (.ldf) does not match the data
file (.mdf). If this error occurred during replication, re-create the
publication. Otherwise, restore from backup if the problem results in a
failure during startup.
2007-12-18 19:36:12.50 spid4s Cannot recover the master database. SQL
Server is unable to run. Restore master from a full backup, repair it,
or rebuild it. For more information about how to rebuild the master
database, see SQL Server Books Online.
Hello,
I am using the following connection string to connect to SQL Server 2005 Express Edition installed on my local PC.
string sqlstr = "Server=(local);Database=MyDB;User ID=sa;Password=sa;Trusted_Connection=False";
And it gives me the following error. The string works fine in computer with SQL Server 2000 instance but fails with 2005. The string also fails for "Server = localhost".
However the string works very fine if I use the name of Server 2005 i.e ./SQLExpress
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Cannot connect to (local).
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An error has occurred while establishing a connection to the server. When connecting to SQL Server 2005, this failure may be caused by the fact that under the default settings SQL Server does not allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) (.Net SqlClient Data Provider)
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Error Number: 2
Severity: 20
State: 0
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Now the main problem is that, of course I could use a named instance, but since I am embedding the Connection String in a dll file so that any user can use it to connect it to the local instance of the SQL Server 2005 installed in his/her computer, I need to use "server = localhost". Doesn't SQL 2005 support this. If yes, where could i find option to enable it?
I have enabled every option available in surface area configuration for SQL Server 2005, but nothing seems to help out. I even use local as well as remote connections using both TCP/IP and named pipes.
Can nyone help me out?
hi,
i have Oracle Enerprise Manager installed and want to connect to SQL Server instance. can i, if yes please suggest me.
thanks in advance
Helin Shah
I've two instances(Default, Named[dynamicsFINANCE]) running on SQL server 2014. However, when I try to connect to named instance say (dynamicsFINANCE) using SQL authentication from local SSMS, I get below error message:
A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 - Error Locating Server/Instance Specified) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: -1)
I assigned a static port number to the named instance [dynamicsFINANCE] 1450. I also setup the firewall rule to allow access to Port 1450.
I have a 3 node cluster on which I have installed SSAS as it's own insntance. I have created this as a named instance and can connect to it by serverinstance if I'm on the server itself. However from my desktop I get the error saying instance was not found on server name.
I have defined an alternate port and setup firewall rules and can connect via server:port but not serverinstance. Prior to making this change SSAS was running on default port of 2383 and I could connect just by servername.
I have read many articles for previous versions saying that clustered SSAS will always use 2383 and that you must connect just using servername. However and this is were it gets strange. I have a 2 node UAT cluster with SSAS setup exactly the same way I've described above and I can connect from my desktop as serverinstance.
Should I be able to connect as serverinstances for a named clustered instance in 2012 ?
situation
we intalled sqlexpress on a server 2003 ...work well... named server <deval-sqlexpr>
instance name of sql is <sqlexpress>
we changed the server name to <apps-ii>
after that we cannot access the sql instance <deval-sqlexprsqlexpress>
we cannot remove (with add and remove program) that unsuable instance.
we have an instance name <apss-iisqlexpress1> and its works well
we cannot change the server name back to <deval-sqlexpr> ...the server is now the DC....
QUESTION:
is it possible to remove and clean out that instance from the server.
Thank you
What happens when you install a SQLEXPRESS instance on a machine that already has SQL Server 2005? Will the SQLEXPRESS still run in the limited mode or will it sense that an full standard version of SQL Server 2005 is already present and just "upgrade" itself?
On the otherhand, how do I "upgade" an existing instance of SQLEXPRESS to a full version of SQL Server 2005 standard edition without uninstalling and installing the standard edition. If I have both the instances then will the SQLEXPRESS be freed from its limits?
Thanks,
Vikram
I am trying to set-up membership options on my MS Server 2003.
I also have a Computer running MS XP Professional sp2.
With the Advanced in stall of SQLExpress - trying to establish cojnectivity on the server fails when using the ASP.NET Configuration button.
This works fine on the XP box.
On the security tab the following message apppears:
There is a problem with your selected data store. This can be caused by an invalid server name or credentials, or by insufficient permission. It can also be caused by the role manager feature not being enabled. Click the button below to be redirected to a page where you can choose a new data store.
The following message may help in diagnosing the problem: Unable to connect to SQL Server database.
I've compared all settings in ssemee, surface manager etc. - all identical.
run aspnet_regsql on both machines. Added the SERVERASPNET account to SQLExpress and to the aspnetdb database.
I've enabled TCP,remote connections, named pipes etc. to no avail.
Any suggestion as to what the error could be would be most appreciated - been trying now for 3 days to get this working without any success.
Hi all,I'm having a big problem here. I can't seem to connect to a database of MSSQL Server 2005... Here is what I've did:1. Under the Server Explorer>Data Connections. Right click and choose "Add Connection..."2. Data Source was "Microsoft SQL Server Database File". Click OK.3. I browse to the database in the MSSQL.2/MSSQL/Data folder.4. Click on the "Advanced" button, and change the default DataSource from .SQLEXPRESS to .MSSQLSERVER. Click OK5. Received this error:An error has occurred while establishing a connection to the server. When connecting to SQL Server 2005, this failure may be caused by the fact that under the default setting SQL Server does not allow remote connections. (provider: SQL Network Interfaces, error: 25 - Connection string is not valid) Only .SQEXPRESS that I was able to connect to... i've tried the solution from Microsoft, opened SQL Server 2005 Surface Area Configuration and enabled "Local and remote connections", checked the option "Using both TCP/IP and named pipes" but it didn't help. This is frustrating because I can't get the Membership provider, login to work on my host. Please help. Thank you very much,Kenny.
View 2 Replies View RelatedHi all, I'm having a little trouble connecting to a SQLExpress instance on a remote domain using SQL Server Management Studio Express.I've read that by default the program is set up locally only, so have edited the Surface Area Configuration. It only gives me the option to edit 'Services and Connections' on the localhost, but have edited the Remote Connections to use TCP/IP and Named Pipes. In the Management Studio, I enter the server name, and login credentials. On the Connection Properties tab I changed the network protocol to TCP/IP though everytime I attempt to connect I get the following error message: Any help would be greatly appreciated. Rich
View 4 Replies View RelatedI installed MSDE2000 with named instance on top of MSDE 7.0 and rebooted the system. The “SQL Server Service Manager” comes up with default server( MSDE7.0).
But I need “SQL Server Service Manager” has to come up with new instance name and the new server automatically after reboot.
I didn’t see any problem in connecting to instance name if I choose it from the server list. But user wants to see the server with instance name by default when system restarts. Do you have any idea about this?
Thank you,
Sri
I am running Win XP SP2 and MSDE 2000 SP3a. The user is logging on asa POWERUSER. When the user logs on the MSSQLSERVER service starts butthe SQL Server Service Manager, that runs in the system tray, showsthat the instance has not started. The field that displays theinstance name is blank and it is not listed in the drop down list.The MSSQLSERVER service is set to start with a Windows domainadministrator account. The SQL server can be accessed by a remotecomputer through Enterprise Manager. The local programs cannontinteract with the server though.Does anyone know if I could grant some user access rights to allow MSDEto work under a POWERUSER login?
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OS: Windows 2003 Server Enterprise Edition
SQL Server: SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition (2 instances)
SQL Server : SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition ( 1 instance)
Problem:
2nd instance of sql server 2005 installed and service pack 2 applied
when using SS Mangement Studio I get the error:
Cannot connect to <ServerName>MSSQL2K5_2.
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An error has occurred while establishing a connection to the server. When connecting to SQL Server 2005, this failure may be caused by the fact that under the default settings SQL Server does not allow remote connections. (provider: TCP Provider, error: 0 - A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond.) (.Net SqlClient Data Provider)
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For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&EvtSrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=10060&LinkId=20476
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Error Number: 10060
Severity: 20
State: 0
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Program Location:
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnection.OnError(SqlException exception, Boolean breakConnection)
at System.Data.SqlClient.TdsParser.ThrowExceptionAndWarning(TdsParserStateObject stateObj)
at System.Data.SqlClient.TdsParser.Connect(ServerInfo serverInfo, SqlInternalConnectionTds connHandler, Boolean ignoreSniOpenTimeout, Int64 timerExpire, Boolean encrypt, Boolean trustServerCert, Boolean integratedSecurity, SqlConnection owningObject)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds.AttemptOneLogin(ServerInfo serverInfo, String newPassword, Boolean ignoreSniOpenTimeout, Int64 timerExpire, SqlConnection owningObject)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds.LoginNoFailover(String host, String newPassword, Boolean redirectedUserInstance, SqlConnection owningObject, SqlConnectionString connectionOptions, Int64 timerStart)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds.OpenLoginEnlist(SqlConnection owningObject, SqlConnectionString connectionOptions, String newPassword, Boolean redirectedUserInstance)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds..ctor(DbConnectionPoolIdentity identity, SqlConnectionString connectionOptions, Object providerInfo, String newPassword, SqlConnection owningObject, Boolean redirectedUserInstance)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnectionFactory.CreateConnection(DbConnectionOptions options, Object poolGroupProviderInfo, DbConnectionPool pool, DbConnection owningConnection)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionFactory.CreateNonPooledConnection(DbConnection owningConnection, DbConnectionPoolGroup poolGroup)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionFactory.GetConnection(DbConnection owningConnection)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionClosed.OpenConnection(DbConnection outerConnection, DbConnectionFactory connectionFactory)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection.Open()
at Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.UI.VSIntegration.ObjectExplorer.ObjectExplorer.ValidateConnection(UIConnectionInfo ci, IServerType server)
at Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.UI.ConnectionDlg.Connector.ConnectionThreadUser()
Open MyComputer
Services & Applicaitons | Services
SQL SERVER (<SERVER NAME> MSSQL2K5) STARTED
SQL SERVER (<SERVER NAME> MSSQL2K5_2) STARTED
SQL AGENT (<SERVER NAME> MSSQL2K5) STARTED
SQL AGENT (<SERVER NAME> MSSQL2K5_2) NOT STARTED
Application Event Log
SQLServerAgent could not be started (reason: Unable to connect to server 'BLUESTONEMSSQL2K5_2'; SQLServerAgent cannot start).
SOURCE: MSSQL%MSSQL2K5_2
Server is listening on [ 'any' <ipv4> 2777].
DAC is listening on [ 'any' <ipv4> 2778]
<SQL ERROR LOG> AND <APPLICATION EVENT LOG ENTRY>
The SQL Network Interface library could not register the Service Principal Name (SPN) for the SQL Server service.
Error: 0x54b, state: 3.
Failure to register an SPN may cause integrated authentication to fall back to NTLM instead of Kerberos.
This is an informational message.
Further action is only required if Kerberos authentication is required by authentication policies.
CONFIGUATION MANGER
Alias is configured with correct port. (2777)
Protocol TCP/IP
TITLE: Connect to Server
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Cannot connect to sia09-cxdb01cxdb01.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
An error has occurred while establishing a connection to the server. When connecting to SQL Server 2005, this failure may be caused by the fact that under the default settings SQL Server does not allow remote connections. (provider: SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 - Error Locating Server/Instance Specified) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: -1)
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&EvtSrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=-1&LinkId=20476
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BUTTONS:
OK
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Hello,
I've a simple 2 nodes clusters active/passive with SQL2005SP2, using a named instance.
I can access from a remote workstation using <servername>,Port# but not <servername><instance>
Any idea why?
SQLBrowser is running and protocol is enable.
If starting sqlbrowser.exe -c I see the request but there don't seem to be any response.
Thank
ML
I have installed SQL Server 2005 on two boxes and installed client tools only on my local machine.
I cannot connect to either machine.
I also have the "Error 26 problem - does not allow remote connection etc."
Of my two remote servers, one is virtual the other is not.
I cannot establish a connection through the "Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio" tool on my local machine using:
Severname: ServerNameInstanceName
Authentication: Either Windows or SQL Server
Eveything is enabled (TCPIP, Name Pipes), no firewall
SqlBrowser is running
I have SQL Server 2000 also installed on the same server machines and I am able to connect to this.
I tried using IP addresses and port numbers as follows (NB ServerName implies alias or ip address) and portnumbers I have tried are 1433 and 1766:
ServerName,portnumber
ServerNameInstanceName,portnumber
It either connects to the 2000 or gets the error 26 problem.
Any help would be appreciated.
Dear All,
We had changed the IP address of our SQL Database server(include the Report Server).
After we finished this, we restarted the server, but now, we cannot connect to the Report instance, database instance have no problem.
How to fix it?
Thank you.
Jeffers
Hi:
I have a SQL 2005 instance (standard edition with sp2 on windows 2003 server) located on different domain.
I can connect to it by using sa only. I need to use SQL login.
I created another user called 'test' and granted with sysadmin server role, but I got following error:
Login failed for user 'test'. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 18456)
I searched on the internet two days with no luck.
Any idea?
Thanks in advance.
Theresa
I had a big problem on connecting sqlserver remotely from other machines on the network .....
From any computer in the network i wanna to register the instance of the sqlserver from the enterprise manager ..... the server instance doesn't appear within the available sqlserver list (the servername which equal to my machine is the only one that appear) ..... when i manualy write the servernamealias manually and i choose the connection type and then i write sqlserver username and password and then finish he give a message to me that access denied or sql server doesn't exist ... !!
by the way from the local machine i registered the local instance of sqlserver successfully and successfully i access the Databases .....
To be noted:
I previously uninstalled this alias and i then i reinstalled it again with the same name and i attached the previously exists Databes.
in the same time i installed on the same machine sqlserver 2005 connectivity clients not the server itself.
I recently installed SQL Server and Visual Studio. When I went into SQL Server, I could only connect to a SQL EXPRESS Database engine. I need to access the full Database. I tried disconnecting it, uninstalling/reinstalling. Now I cant connect to the SQL EXPRESS DB Object. There are no SQL Server services running.
Please help.
Thanks
After installing SQL Server Express Advanced 2012 64-bit edition, we are unable to see the 64-bit Server Network Configuration in the left pane. Â We need to edit the TCP/IP and Named Pipes to enable them. Â All that is showing is the 32-bit instance for our Acronis backups.how to view or add a SQL server instance to the Server Network Configuration msc?
View 3 Replies View RelatedWe have two instances of SQL Server 2005 - SP1 installed on one server. The default instance starts very slowly. When looking at the log I can see the delay is due to Resource Manager based upon the following error.
Message
Resource Manager Creation Failed: 0x8004d102
(XACT_E_DUPLICATE_GUID)
What does this mean?
What would cause this to happen?
How do I resolve the problem?
Thanks, Dave
Is this the only way to rename the default SQLEXPRESS instance name?
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q283811
Is there an easier way? I tried going to Register and changing it.. but that didn't seem to do anything.
Basically I need to know how to detach a db from a user instance of SQL Express from inside a VS2005 windows forms application.
The application is project oriented and the design calls for each project to be stored in its own separate .mdf file. When the user wants to switch projects the application will detach the current database and attach a different one, containing the data for the desired project.
I have this working fine with the default (.SQLEXPRESS) db instance, but I am having a problem getting the code to work with a SQL Express user instance (also part of the specification).
I am using the SMO library to do the Detach, and this works fine with the default instance, but for the user instance I am unable to connect to the necessary (user) instance of the db server.
I have tried selecting the instance name from dm_os_child_instances on the default instance and using the dynamically generated instance name to create the Server object. I get a good instance name, but when I create the Server object, the connection fails. I have also tried issuing "sp_detach_db" on the user instance, but this fails because the db is in use.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated...
What if I give my named instance as SQLEXPRESS? I read that SQLEXPRESS
would be the name of the DEFAULT instance if no named instance is given.
In such a situation how can I find out if its a named or the default one?
Can anyone tell me how Enterprise Manager connects to SQL Server? Does the Client Network Utility affect it? I can ping the servers with SQL on them, but I get timeouts and 'Connection Broken' in EM. Query Analyzer works sometimes and sometimes doesn't.
View 3 Replies View RelatedWe have 3x instances of SQL Server 2012 installed on a single remote server - there's the default MSSQLSERVER instance, then INSTANCE01 and INSTANCE02. I can remotely connect to the default MSSQLSERVER instance through SSMS, but I cannot connect to either of the additional named instances (INSTANCE01 or INSTANCE02).Â
For example, if I try to connect to "sql.domain.com", I can successfully access the default instance on the remote server. If I try to connect to "sql.domain.comINSTANCE01", I get an error stating
"A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server".
However - if I try to connect to "sql.domain.comINSTANCE01, 49301" (where 49301 is the TCP Port for the TCP/IP Protocol for this SQL Server instance), I am able to successfully connect.
This leads me to think that there's a communication issue with the SQL Server Browser service running on the remote SQL Server and my workstation.Â
The following items have been verified:
SQL Server Browser is running on the remote SQL ServerWindows Firewall has been disabled on the SQL ServerTCP Ports 1433, 1434, 1954, and 49301 have been opened up on the remote destination's firewallUDP Port 1434 has been opened up on the remote destination's firewall.
I have two instances of SQL Server on the same PC:
Default instance: SQL Server 2000
Named instance with name €œMS2005€?: SQL Server 2005.
Also I have another SQL Server 2005 on another PC.
I created a .NET 2.0 Compact Framework application that connects to the database and executes simple query. This application can connect to any instance of the SQL Server when it is executed on the PC (not on the server). But the problem is that when I try to execute the application from the windows CE 5.0 device, the application can only connect to the default instance (SQL 2000 and 2005) and can not connect to the named instance (Name: MS2005).
Is it some kind of limitation of the SqlClient library for the compact framework?
Below are the code and connection strings:
string connectionString = €œServer=1.1.1.1;Database=DB1;Uid=sa;Pwd=€?
string connectionString = €œServer=1.1.1.1\MS2005;Database=DB1;Uid=sa;Pwd=€?
using (SqlConnection connection = new SqlConnection(connectionString))
{
connection.Open(); //This is the point where exception is generated
using (SqlCommand command = connection.CreateCommand())
{
command.CommandText = "select count(*) from users";
object result = command.ExecuteScalar();
Console.WriteLine("Result: [{0}]", result);
}
connection.Close();
}
Thank you for your time and advice.
Hello,
I just installed SQL Server 2005 Enterprise edition from my company's DVD. It was installed with the setting of using both Integrated windows authenitication as well as basic named authenication. I installed all the options too: Database Engine, Analysis Services, Reporting Services, SQL Server compact edition, and Integration Services. When I look at services there are: SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, and SQL Server Browser. All of which are running. Something that took me offguard was the installation did not ask me to provide an SA password. Other than that, the install looked like it went good.
I was able to connect to the local instance of the SQL Server 2005 using the SQL Server Management Studio. I could connect with SA, or connect with Integrated Windows Authenication. Whoohoo. Off and running! As a matter of fact, for the SA account I could use any password and it would still log me in.
First thing I did was I went in to the copy wizard to attempt to copy a database from a server on our network to my local box. First it asked me for the remote server. Then when I specified my local instance in the wizard, the wizard complained that my local instance was NOT SQL Server 2005. Doh! This I didn't understand. I figured maybe I need to check for MS updates. Sure enough, I found that ther was a SP2 and then a hot-fix for that SP2. I applied both. Now I cannot connect from SQL Server Management studio to my local instance of SQL Server 2005 database server. I get the following error:
"An error occurred while establishing a connection to the server. When connecting to SQL Server 2005, this failure may be caused by the fact that under the default settings SQL Server does not allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 2)"
However, I went in to see what other services I could connect to, and here's the results:
Analysis Services : OK!
Reporting Services (Windows Auth/Basic/Forms) : NG "The reporting Services Instance could not be found (Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.UI.RSClient)"
SQL Server Compact Edition : NG "The database cannot be found. Check the path to the database. [ File Name = CCG092 ] (SQL Server Compact Edition ADO.NET Data Provider)
Integration Services : OK!
I can connect to other SQL Server databases on our network. However, just not my local one. No one on the network can connect to me either.
I even turned off my windows firewall and still no luck connecting to my own.
So something really went wrong when I applied SP2, however, admittedly from the error message when I tried to use the copy wizard, something was probably already wrong.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
Can't connect to local server instance MSSQLSERVER in SQL Server Management Studio (SQL2005 sp2/Vista).
SQL Server Configuration Manager reports SQL Server2005 services: SQL Server (MSSQLSERVER) Running. This would indicate the name of the SQL server is "MSSQLSERVER" correct? I chose "default" instance during the install and that is the name it gave itself.
I tried connecting to the server using the following for the Server Name: MSSQLSERVER and .MSSQLSERVER neither works.
The only thing that works for my installation is just plain "." (no quotes) and nothing else. Can this be correct because I can't find any reference to this. Thanks.
I am installing SQL 2005 Express on several laptops (IBM Thinkpads and Dell latitudes) and I've noticed that doing the exact came configuration options with the exact same file, the IBM thinkpads just take the Machine name for SQL Server, while the Dells take MachinenameSQLEXPRESS. I am wondering how I can get it to just take the machine name on the Dells.
Thanks a lot
Server does not exist or access is denied ...
Im trying to replicate a database (on web hosting server) my own local machine
I have successfully registered the server in enterprise manager, i know i have username/password correct [server status shows a blank white dot??]
Any ideas??? Maybe my network wont allow me, i cannot telnet to the server even specifying the particular port?
I have managed to backup the database via services provided by web hosting company, is there a way i can expand the database from this backup file using enterprise manager surely???
TIA