I have SQL Express 2005 - installed in Windows XP and I want to connect SQL Express using VB .NET. Kindly explain me the methods & steps to connect.
Note : While connecting using Ms-Access database - No error shown.
But while connect to SQL Server (SQL Express) I am getting the following error message.
"It is only possible to connect to SQL Server Desktop Engine databases and mirosoft databases with this version."
I am using VB .NET standard Version- But while running samples - I am referring SQL Server - It is connecting perfectly without any error.
Really confused ... I created 2 tables in a VB Express program (which went well). Problem is that I can't see/find those tables with MSME. I don't really understand how to connect the MSME to where the tables are. I created the tables under My DocumentsData and they are DBapp.mdf + DBapp_log.LDF and the tables are Items and Preferences. The VB application can "see" the tables OK.
Do I need to move the tables to C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSQL.1MSQLDATA (like the Adventureworks installation which I haven't done) or what?
I tried to connect to SQL server 2005 express in LAN Using C# express
I got this msg the file \blablabla\blablabla.mdf is on a network path is not supported for database file.An Attempt to attach an auto-named database for file \blablablalablabla.mdf failed. a database with same name is exist, or specified file can not be opened, or its located on UNC share.
Is that mean : I can not connect to SQL server remotly using express edition of C# SQL server dosen't support connection in LAN
I tried to set all options like enable TCP IP connection and networks
by the way
The data has unquie name and it is located in shared folder and I can easly to connect to database like access with no problem
I have a small networked application, using sql server 2005 express. I am using datalinks and I have configured the TCP/IP to 'Enabled' on the server and I have configured the firewall. I have one computer connecting to the database through sql authentication (using a specific name and password). However I have another machine, using the same configurations, but it has a AMD 64 processor. I get the "Sql Server does not exist or access denied" message.
Hi Guysi have a problem with my asp.net 2.0 application, I'm trying to connect to sql server database but it gives the following error: System.Data.SqlClient.SqlException: Cannot open database "MyDatabase" requested by the login. The login failed.Login failed for user 'MyserverASPNET'.Before i had my application on File System and it was connecting fine, now I moved it to IIS and it doesn't work anymore.Connection at Web.Config file :configuration><appSettings><add key="ConnectionString" value="server=(local)SQLEXPRESS; Trusted_Connection=true; database=MyDatabase"></add></appSettings><connectionStrings/>How do i create login for that user?Thanks
Hello, I'm a newbie who is trying to create a connection to the server in my website application and I keep getting the following 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 settings SQL Server does not allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server). I enabled TCP/IP and Pipe in the configuration and restarted the engine and server but I still get this error and it's stressing me out. Below is the code for the app. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Imports System.Data Imports System.Data.SqlClient Partial Class _Default Inherits System.Web.UI.Page Protected Sub Page_Load(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Me.Load ' Create the database Connection Dim conn As New System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection( _ "Server=Main;" + _ "Integrated Security=True;" + _ "Database=ShoppingCartData;" + _ "AttachDBFilename=" + _ "C:DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGSTONYAMY DOCUMENTSVISUAL STUDIO 2005WEBSITESADOAPP_DATAADO.MDF")
' Create the Data Adapter with the required SELECT statement Dim Adapt As New System.Data.SqlClient.SqlDataAdapter("SELECT * FROM Products", conn) ' Create the dataset with the required information Dim dsADO As New System.Data.DataSet() Adapt.Fill(dsADO) Dim DR As DataRow() ' Define the Table Dim ProdTbl As New Table() ' Create content for the Web Page For Each DR In dsADO.Tables(0).Rows 'Create a new table row. Dim ProdRow As New TableRow() 'Create a cell within the row. Dim ProdCell As New TableCell() 'Define content for the Cell Dim ThisLink As New HyperLink() ThisLink.NavigateUrl = "Products.aspx?ProdID=" + _ DR("ProductID").ToString() ThisLink.Text = DR("ProductNme").ToString() ThisLink.ID = DR("ProductID").ToString() 'Add the content to the cell and the cell to the row. Place the row in the table ProdCell.Controls.Add(ThisLink) ProdRow.Controls.Add(ProdCell) ProdTbl.Controls.Add(ProdRow) Next 'Add the table to the Place holder. phProducts.Controls.Add(ProdTbl) End Sub End Class
How do I connect to SQL Server Express in VS2003? "Do I still use using System.Data.SqlClient;"? What would the connection string be in the code? The following does not work. try { string connectionString = "server=localhost;uid=webserver;pwd=wordpass;database=dbMV;"; // create a new SqlConnection object with the appropriate connection string SqlConnection sqlConn = new SqlConnection(connectionString); // open the connection sqlConn.Open(); // do some operations ... // close the connection sqlConn.Close(); } catch(Exception err) { Response.Write(err); }
I'm new to MSSQL. At my work place, I'm using MSSQL and using SQL Query Analyzer to run queries and view all my database tables and structures.
Now, I can work remotely at home for the time being. So, how do I get SQL Query Analyzer and be able to connect remotely to my database at work?
I've downloaded SQL Server 2005 Express and it comes with SQL Server Management Studio, which looks similar to SQL Query Analyzer. The problem is though, how would I remotely connect to my database server at work? Is it possible to do this using SQL Server 2005 express?
One thing I was advised to do was configure the TCP/IP Port number from 1433 to 1435. However, I do not see an option to configure that nor do not know how to connect remotely (I do have the IP, User, and Pass).
I am having major issues connecting to SQL Server 2005 Express from Visual Basic 2005 Express, which I have tried on multiple PCs but to no avail. Can somebody please explain to me what I'm doing wrong?
1) I install SQL Server 2005 Express and Visual Basic 2005 Express (With .NET framework and SQL native client of course) 2) I open SQL Server using Management Studio and going in with windows authentication. It automatically sets the log on name to computernameSQLEXPRESS. 3) I create a new database called Test and add one table to it 4) I go into Visual Basic 2005 and create a new project. 5) I go to the projects application settings (Properties - Settings). 6) I set up a new connection string, choosing SQL server as the conection type and then on the Connection Properties window it asks me to select the mdf file for the database. I choose the file Test.mdf from the directory C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLData 7) I click on Test Connection.
When I do this on two out of the three home PCs I get the error: Unable to open the physical file "C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLDataTest.mdf".Operating system error 32: "32 (error not found)". An attempt to attach an auto-named database for file C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLDataTest.mdf failed. A database with the same name exists, or specified file cannot be opened, or it is located on UNC share.
The third PC gives me a different error:
Cannot open user default database. Login failed. Login failed for user 'DAVEDavid'.
I get the same errors when I try to use a connection string inside the code directly. Does anyone have a clue as to why these errors are occuring? Do I need to set up security or something else on the database first, or is there another reason? If anyone can please help me get to the bottom of this or provide a web address where I can get the answer (step by step instructions on how to connect) then I would be most grateful.
I can connect to amachine using SQL server 2000 using IIS 6.0. However, I am having trouble connecting to my server that has SQL server express using IIS 6.0. I'm using similar setting for both servers. Is there something else i have to do for SQL server express?
I'm not sure why this is the case. Any information that could help resolve this failed connection would be greatly appreciated.
i'm installing sql server in my pc as netwrok service.
when i try to connect it, it showing me a error sql server does not allow remote connections error 26 error locating server/instance (MS Sql server )
how can i resolve this plz help me out.
it not able to connect the server locally. when i try to connect it with .SQLEXPRESS or localhostSQLEXPRESS it will connect to the DB But when i use ServerNameSQLEXPRESS it wont connect to DB what the problem plz help me
I have an ASP application which is currently using a SQL 2000 Database, attaching via SQLOLEDB. I am getting ready to migrate my ASP application to .NET using SQL Server 2005 Express. The only problem, is that I am unable to connect successfully from my ASP applcation to my DB under SQL Express.
I have taken all of the steps that I have read, including the blog by Ming Lu. I still cannot be through.
I have included both the messages that are thrown and comments about the drivers and connection strings.
I have enabled TCP/IP and Named Pipes for SQL 2005 EE. I have also included the executable, port 1433, port 135, etc. in the firewall exceptions.
I have defined the DB in ODBC using both the Native Sql driver and the SQL Driver. Connection authentication is via SQL Server Authentication.
If anyone has any input, I would be grateful.
Error Messages:
Named Pipes Provider: Could not open a connection to SQL Server [53]. - using SQLNCLI - SQL Native Driver
::[DBNETLIB][ConnectionOpen (Connect()).]SQL Server does not exist or access denied. - using SQLOLEDB - SQL Native Driver
::[DBNETLIB][ConnectionOpen (Connect()).]SQL Server does not exist or access denied. - using SQLOLEDB - SQL Server Driver
Named Pipes Provider: Could not open a connection to SQL Server [53]. - using SQLNCLI - SQL Server Driver
connection string for SQLOLEDB: "PROVIDER='SQLOLDEB';DATA SOURCE='.SQLEXPRESS';User ID='Abilities2005';Password='abilities';Initial Catalog='nbdc2005';"
connectdion string for SQLNCLI: "PROVIDER='SQLNCLI';DATA SOURCE='.SQLEXPRESS';User ID='Abilities2005';Password='abilities';Initial Catalog='nbdc2005';
source name varied from .SQLEXPRESS, localhostSQLEXPRESS and machinenameSQLEXPRESS
Hi. Im trying to get a asp.net web aplication to write data to an sql express server located on another server. However when i try to connect with VS 2008 it says: "Named pipes provider, error 40: - Could not open a connection to SQL server". What do i need to do to get this to work. Do i have to set something in the sql server, and i assume i have to open some ports in my firewall aswell? Any help sugestions would be aprichiated
Just manged to install sql server 2005 express after two days. I have a problem now! When i try to connect to it via my browser (local database), i get the following 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 settings SQL Server does not allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) I have opened the surface area configuration manager and set the connections to remote and local but it still doesnt work
HiI have set up a solution in Visual web developer 2005 express which is made up of three projects:Website(this is the solution)Admin (Sub directory of website)members (Sub Directory of Website)All three projects need to share the same database. However for devlopment purposes I only have Sql Server 2005 Express. Is this possible?Any pointer would be great.Thanks in advance
I am working on a project for a professor. The project entails designing and creating a database. We were given individual space on the schools database server and we were given SSH secure shell to connect and manage our respective databases. I took it upon myself to try out SQL Server Express. Using the management studio I am trying to connect to my school database and can€™t seem to figure it out. Can someone please give a noob some simple and quick instructions on how to achieve this?
Thank you,
Your Friendly Neighborhood Programmer,
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Alright I glanced over the forums to see if there was an answer for this and I didn't see one. I saw a few similar issues however nothing that fixes my issue. Here is my problem.
I installed SQL Server 2005 Express on my Vista partition along with Visual C# Express. For some reason I cannot get the SQL Server 2005 Express to function correctly. Back when installed this on XP it worked flawlessly, and I don't even recall doing anything special...I installed it and it worked. I do know that you have to manually add the user account to the admin list for the SQL server on Vista, and I did that. I chose the option to have it do it during installation as well as through the SQL Server Surface Area Configuration just to be sure.
I am just trying to get the basics of it working right, and that is connecting to the server using C# and filling a dataset...it shouldn't be this hard. This morning when I started with this I could connect and fill my DataSet programmatically however it wouldn't pass the test through the Data Source Configuration Wizard. When I did it manually, as I said it worked and filled the DataSet with the info I asked for below in the code sample. After getting annoyed by it not working through the wizard I decided that maybe I had my permissions wrong and I may have messed up when installing it. So I uninstalled everything to do with SQL Server 2005 and reinstalled it fresh.
This time when I installed it I made sure to set it up to use Windows Authentication. Now it will pass the Test in the Data Source Configuration Wizard and everything is working by doing it that way. However now it doesn't work when I do it manually with the code below(same code as before when it worked...lol). When I use the code below it crashes with the 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 settings SQL Server does not allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server)". When I go through it with the debugger it throws that error at the call dataAdapter.Fill(...). The code is the following:
string commandStr = "Select CompanyName, ContactName from Customers";
SqlDataAdapter dataAdapter = new SqlDataAdapter(commandStr, connStr);
DataSet dataSet = new DataSet();
dataAdapter.Fill(dataSet, "Customers");
DataTable dataTable = dataSet.Tables[0];
foreach(DataRow dataRow in dataTable.Rows)
lbCustomers.Items.Add(dataRow["CompanyName"]+
" ("+dataRow["ContactName"]+")");
Why doesn't that work yet I can basically ask for the same information and it will work if I do it through the wizard? If it works 1 way I wouldn't think there could be any issues with the server being accessed remotely, right?
I've been trying to configure remote connections to my sql server express to no avail.
First here are some constants to clear some things up: - OS: Windows XP Pro - SQL Express version: April CTP release - Windows Firewall: disabled (to avoid any problems there) - Network type: two computers connected a router. - Router firewall: Enabled (I may be wrong but the router firewall only blocks external traffic, so I left it on.)
First, I configured my SQL server to allow remote connections in the SQL Surface Area Configuration. (Set it to both TCP/IP and named pipes)
Second, I enabled and configured sql server browser.
Third, I enabled TCP/IP and named pipes in the 'Protocols for SQL Express' option of the SQL Server Configuration Manager.
According to http://blogs.msdn.com/sqlexpress/archive/2005/05/05/415084.aspx I have done everything I need to (including edit the registry to enable the SQL Server Browser service) and the error I continue to get is:
"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)"
So I tinkered and had no success in messing with anything that would fix it. Although, ***when I browsed for network servers on different machine, the server instance DID show up in the list***. So I find it odd that it can find the instance when browsing, but fails to 'find' it when making a connection.
So I didn't stop there, I decided to try the non-sql server browser method of remotely connecting: specifying the IP.
I went back to the blog of instructions referenced above and re-did the steps, this time specifying a TCP Port for the server instance and then after specifying the port on the remote computer connection string, and attempting to connect, I get 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 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.) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 10060)"
I've done all I know how, read all the possible blogs I can, and nothing's come up. If anyone can shed some light on me, I'd pay you 1 billion pretend dollars. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
I have been trying literally for months to get SQL Server 2005 Express to work on my Dell Dimension WinXPPro machine. I have installed and reinstalled both the server and the 'Management System'. I have shut down and restarted all of the related Local Component Services on my machine (with the exception of the SQL Server Active Directory Helper which will not start ??).
I have reviewed much of what is in this Forum related to SQL Server 2005 Express and I find that many have had similar problems. When a connection is attempted, the following message or some minor variation appears:
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)
In desparation, and at the suggestion of one of this forum's moderators, I went to try to download the SQL Server 2005 Express, Service Pack 2. I threaded my way through what I felt was an unecessarily complex set of links and finally reached a download site - but it was unclear whether or not the service pack was for SQL Server 2005 or the Express version. Giving up in dispair, it turn to you (once again BTW, I received no real help with this same question about a month ago).
Even though I seriously doubt if anyone will help me, I am willing to give it another try - mainly because I am home sick with the flu and having nothing better to do on a Sunday afternoon.
When I created a linked Server to the DB2 on iseries ( V4R5) , the SELECT statement fetches me only the first record and the following message appears.
OLE DB provider "MSDASQL" for linked server "DB2TEST" returned message "[IBM][Client Access Express ODBC Driver (32-bit)]Driver not capable.".
Msg 7330, Level 16, State 2, Line 1
Cannot fetch a row from OLE DB provider "MSDASQL" for linked server "DB2TEST".
I am using 'MSDASQL' which refers to the DSN setup on my machine using the ODBC "Client Access Driver 32-bit"
Strangely when I used the same DSN in SQL 2000 within the DTS package, I was able to connect and import data and worked like a charm.
I am having problems with connecting to a SQL Express server running on server 2003. I can connect with the program concerned from a windows xp client without problems. I cannot however connect from a vista machine using the software. In the logs i see the client trying to logon, wich fails with Login failed for user: 'user'. [client: clientIP] severity 14 state 8. On the vista client i have tried everything from disabling the firewall, windows defender, running the app as admin etc. I can connect using sqlcmd or the management tools with the username the app is using. This is a SQL user, we are not using windows users to connect to the DB.I also ran a app like ethereal to see what is happening packet wise, i see the login failed packet on a windows client, from a XP client everything seems fine and it starts using RPC.
I am trying to connect to a remote sql server 2005. So I have install the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express. When I try to connect I get the error below.
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) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 53). Can some one please help. I have even port no 1533 on my pc. Thanks.
Hi all.I use Visual Studio .NET 2002 and SQL Server 2005 Express Edition as database.I try to connect to database using server explorer.Test connection is OK. When I done with it and click OK, the message prompt that "Unable to connect to database".So, is it impossible to connect SQL Server 2005 Express Edition using the server explorer?But, the connection is ok when I connect through code cause I can retrieve and update database.
I have installed Server 2005 Express on a pc running Windows Server 2000 sp4 which I want to use as the server for a network of pcs. However, I am unable to login to SQL Express on this machine from Sql Server Management Studio Express. I am in mixed mode and trying to connect with Server Authentication. I get various error messages none of which seem to point to the problem.
Networked to this pc are several other machines running Xp Professional/Home sp2 and if I install SQL Express on one of these I can log in to SQL Express on that machine without any problem. I can also connect to it via the network from the Win Server 2k machine.
Does anyone know of any issues when installing Server 2005 Express on a pc running Windows Server 2000 sp4.
My hosting provider use Plesk to sell space over the internet and said to me that SQLServer Express is installed on the server. I always get an stupid error trying to connect to the SQLExpress Database in my App_Data folder.I use the connection string:* data source=.SQLEXPRESS;Integrated Security=SSPI;AttachDBFilename=|DataDirectory|Exam pleDB.mdf;User Instance=trueWith this connection string I get the error saying that server does not alow remote connection* data source=localhostSQLEXPRESS;Integrated Security=SSPI;AttachDBFilename=|DataDirectory|Exam pleDB.mdf;User Instance=trueWith this connection string I get the error:Invalid value for key 'attachdbfilename'I get the same message if I put anything in the AttachDBFileName. Why the .NET does not find the database? tkx in advancePaulo Aboim PintoOdivelas - Portugal
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 under the default settings of SQL SERver does not allow remote connections. (provider:Named Pipes Provider, error: 40-Could not open a connection to SQL Server)
I am programming in VB6 using ADO 2.8. This connection and query works in MS access, SQL server 2000 and Sql Server 2005. does not work in Sql server 2005 express. Any Suggestions?
Hello, I have correctly installed sql express 2005 onto my company server. I can connect to the sql express 2005 fine within sql management studio express. I can also connect to it the within visual studio 2005 server explorer. I have my database (MDF) on our server. I am trying to run my application within my client computer. I have changed the connection string property to connect to the server:
My program will only work if there is a local copy of MDF database located within my application directory. If I remove the local copy, it errors "No process is on the other end of the pipe" Is it possible to have my application without the local copy of the MDF? I thought the idea is to have the MDF on the server. Then my app would not have the MDF copy!?
In ODBC Data Source Administrator, I add the SQL Server driver, complete a name and select my local SQL Server instance, select Windows NT authentication (the client configuration is set to TCP/IP, dynamically determine port) and on clicking Next, the following errors occur:
Connection failed: SQLState: '01000' SQL Server error: 2 [Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver][Shared Memory][ConnectionOpen (Connect()). Connection failed: SQLState: '08001' SQL Server error: 17 [Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver][Shared Memory]SQL Server does not exist or access denied.
I note that in the Help it says: "The SQL Server system administrator must have associated your Microsoft Windows login with a SQL Server login ID".
Is this the problem? If so, where do I make this association?
