I'm trying to add a linked server (sql 2005 9.00.1399.06) to a sql server 2005 instance (9.00.3042). I have chosen "login's current security context. All I can see are the system tables on the remote server. It seems to be using the "NT AUTHORITYANONYMOUS LOGON" account instead of my windows account because if I make it sysadmin I can see all of the databases on the server. Does anyone know why it is doing this and how to get it to use my windows account to make the connection?
I am trying to set up a liked server using the UI in Management studio. In the Object Explorer I can see the server i want to link to MyServer2 and I have connected to it. I goto to the server in which i want to create the link MyServer1 and click on Server Objects then Linked Servers, New Linked Server.
In the server name I enter the server I want to link to, MyServer1. I don't know what to enter or where after that? What else do i need to set up?
When i try this select i get the following error.
select * from MyServer1.MyDB.dbo.MyTable
Error:
Msg 7399, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 The OLE DB provider "SQLNCLI" for linked server "MyServer1" reported an error. Authentication failed. Msg 7303, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 Cannot initialize the data source object of OLE DB provider "SQLNCLI" for linked server "MyServer1".
<<cross posted from microsoft.public.sqlserver.server>>Environment: Windows 2003 Standard Edition SP1, SQL 2005 EE RTM (bothservers)I am getting the following messages when I run this query:select * from LINKEDSERVER.databasename.dbo.tablenameOLE DB provider "SQLNCLI" for linked server "LINKEDSERVER" returnedmessage "An error has occurred while establishing a connection to theserver. When connecting to SQL Server 2005, this failure may be causedby the fact that under the default settings SQL Server does not allowremote connections.".Msg 782, Level 16, State 1, Line 0SQL Network Interfaces: No credentials are available in the securitypackageOLE DB provider "SQLNCLI" for linked server "LINKEDSERVER" returnedmessage "Client unable to establish connection".Msg 782, Level 16, State 1, Line 0SQL Network Interfaces: No credentials are available in the securitypackageLINKEDSERVER is set up as a SQL Server linked server., with no loginmapping, and connections will be made using the login's currentsecurity context.Both servers allow local and remote connections via TCP/IP, and NamedPipes is disabled on both servers. Both servers are trusted fordelegation, and the service accounts for the MSSQLSERVER service onboth servers are also trusted for delegation.We are auditing successful and failed logins, and are not seeing anyactivity on the linked server.Any help would be appreciated.Randy
I'm trying to link my local SQL 2005 with a remote oracle database. I have downloaded the oracle 10g client. It seems the client installed a data source driver for me to use (Oracle in OraDb10g_home2). I created a new data source named 'Company' which I have successfully connecting using that driver.
The following is the script I'm using to create my linked server:
USE master
GO
sp_addlinkedserver
@server = 'Company',
@provider = 'OraOLEDB.Oracle',
@srvproduct = 'oracle',
@datasrc = 'Company'
GO
sp_addlinkedsrvlogin
@rmtsrvname = 'Company',
@useself = 'false',
@rmtuser = 'Company1',
@rmtpassword = 'MyPassword'
These both execute successfully.
Then when I go to make a select call:
SELECT * FROM OPENQUERY(Company, 'SELECT * FROM CAMPUS')
I get the following error:
Msg 7399, Level 16, State 1, Line 1
The OLE DB provider "OraOLEDB.Oracle" for linked server "Company" reported an error. The provider did not give any information about the error.
Msg 7303, Level 16, State 1, Line 1
Cannot initialize the data source object of OLE DB provider "OraOLEDB.Oracle" for linked server "Company".
I think my proplem may be that this provider does not match with my data source.... Any ideas?
I am having problems setting up a linked server in 7.0 Enterprise Manager. I am trying to setup the linked server using the "they will be imperonated" choice for the "For all users that are not defined in the list below" choice on the security tab. All servers I am trying to link to are registered in enterprise manager.
I can setup the linked servers on the source server itself and access tables from the linked servers as long as I am logged into the source server (where the linked servers are defined). E.G. I am logged into server SQL2 and have linked to server TST2. I can see tables from SQL2 in enterprise manager just fine.
However, when I try to access the linked server (TST2) from an enterprise manager running on an NT workstation (NT-RINEHARTS) or a 9x PC than I get the following error:
18456: Login failed for user ''.
It looks like the domain nameusername is not getting passed along to the linked server. Why won't this work from a remotely run Enterprise Manager? IS it supposed to? AM I leaving something out?
Again all linked servers are registered in Enetrprise Manager running on the NT workstation.
Been wandering around the searches and cannot find a specific answer so hopefully someone can help me. Basic situation is I'm setting up an automatic transfering of data to a historical database that resides on the same SQL Server.
Hi Everyone, I am using SQL Server 2005 with SQL Management Studio. What I am trying to do is move tables and stored procedures from one database on one server to another database which is on a different server. Essentially, I am trying to move tables and stored procedures from a database on my local computer to a database on our staging server I was told the best way to do this would be to use a linked server. I have been trying to set one up using managment studio but right clicking on server-object and choosing 'new ---> Linked Server' but I have not been able to successfully create the connection. Can anyone out there explain me to me how to setup the linked server using SQL 2005 Management Studio? Thanks!
I am running a number of SQL instances on my PC. Within the network, I have think server with various System Center components. For compatibility reasons, some features of System Center 2012 R2 had to be delegated to different SQL databases. My question is, because there is now more than one IP address on my system, and each instance of SQL is assigned to its own IP, is there a way to setup DNS and SQL so the namespace points to the desired IP address? For Instance:
MSSQL2008 instance is set to run on = 11.12.13.1 MSSQL2012 is set to run on = 11.12.13.2 IN DNS: A Record: Mike-PC = 11.12.13.1 A Record: Mike-PC = 11.12.13.2
If I want to use MSSQL2008 by specifying Mike-PC as the DNS name, how would I do that with 100% accuracy? If there is another way to get the job done, I am more than willing to approach this differently.
Hi , On my Desktop i registered Production Server in Enterprise Manager on that Server if i go to SecurityLinked Servers There is another Server is already mapped, when i am trying to see the Tables under that one of the Linked Server i am getting the Error message saying that "Error 17 SQL Server does not exist or access denied"
if i went to Production Server location and if i try to see the tables i am able to see properly, no problems why i am not able to see from my Desk top i am using the sa user while mapping the Production Server on my DESKTOP using (ENTERPRISE MANAGER)
And i check the Client Network Utility in the Alias using Named Pipe only, i changed to TCP/IP still same problem What might the Problem how can i see the Tables in Linked Server from my DESKTOP
I have XP Pro SP2 with MDAC 2.8.1022. It had a problem so I tried to reinstall MDAC and got a Fatal Setup Error. This setup does not support installing on this operating system. I downloaded MDAC 2.8 1177 and get the same error.
I thought of uninstalling/reinstalling SP2, but this is a 2 month old Dell Latitude 610 with factory installed XP. There is no Windows Service Pack 2 option listed in the Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
There's some other strange things, so I wonder if they are related.
1) I have Paul set up as an administrator account. Some folders like MSSQL show that account with no permissions. I grant all the permissions to Paul for that folder. I come back later and the permissions are gone.
2) I deleted 20 files in Explorer, but 7 of them did not go away. I deleted those 7 again and they instatnly reappeared. I deleted those 7 again and then they finally went away.
3) I get a slow reaction time for things like Windows Explorer and opening and closing programs. This is suprising since it has 2 gig of RAM and 2.3 Gig processor. Could it be a memory handling problem that's causing OS problems. Probably, the memory didn't handle the OS installation well and the whole system is compromised now.
We're doing upgrades from SQL 2008 R2 to SQL 2014. This is blocked due to RS is installed but not configured. Our desired action is to uninstall RS and proceed with the upgrade. But when setuparp.exe is raised, it does not list all the features on the 'Select Features' page. In fact, it only lists the last 2 shared features (SQ Client Connectivity SDK and Microsoft Sync Framework). However, all items appear to be listed on the 'Select Instance' page including RS. I've seen this issue on 2 of our SQL 2008 R2 Servers already.
I'm trying to install SQL Server Management studio 2012 on my Windows 7 (x64) standalone laptop. When I click "New SQL stand-alone installation..." it runs a Setup Support Rules check and always fails "Setup Account Privileges". I've looked into the error and I keep getting that I need to change security rules but I don't have that option in window 7. How do I get around this without having to resort to a computer running Windows Server?
I have Visual Studio 2013 premium installed along with Localdb v11. I just want to connect and manage my database engine through SSMS when developing any application.
This forum is intended for users who are new to SQL Server, and have basic usage questions. If you have setup or installation issues or questions, you should check out the Setup forum.
I have tried to install SQL Server 2005 Standard edition with CLUSTERING. I faced a problem and everything rolls back.
TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Setup ------------------------------
SQL Server Setup was unable add user domain1xyz to local group domain1IT Security Admin-Group.
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?LinkID=20476&ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=9.00.1399.06&EvtSrc=setup.rll&EvtID=29512&EvtType=sqlca%5csqlsecurityca.cpp%40Do_sqlGroupMember%40Do_sqlGroupMember%40x6ba
I have refered to PostI=1659185 posted by Fly and it still won't be able to fix my problem.
I have added LOCAL SERVICE into the local group (SQLServer2005MSFTEUser$AAA$MSSQLSERVER), but it still can't work.
Please can someone help me on this. Thank a lot....
I currently have a SQL Server cluster setup with a Primary DB Server SERVER1 and the Standby server SERVER2. SERVER1 has been failing more than normal is the past few weeks and its takes upto 5 mins for SERVER2 realize that SERVER1 is down. I am looking for a better way to implement a backup server on production with minimum downtime. Please adivse..
I run setup using GUI. It upgrades all components of the existing installation w/out any problems except the last component. That is, it proceeds with the installation of SQL Server Database Serices and at the end fails to shut down the SQL Server and aborts the installation reporting the following:
"Service 'Computer_NameSQLEXPRESS' could not be stopped. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to stop system services. The error code is (16386)".
I am running Windows XP SP2 with both .NET 2.0 and .NET 3.0 installed on it. I am logged in as a system administrator.
The most puzzling to me things are:
- the setup starts AND STOPS w/out any problems SQL Server Reporting Services and SQL Server VSS Writer (thus finding enough privileges for both).
- the setup starts the SQL Server w/out any problems (thus it finds enough privileges to START A SYSTEM SERVICE) and then fails as described above 'lucking privileges".
During installation before failing the setup displays following:
"Run as Normal User. RANU instance Shutdwon in progress: MSSQL$SQLEXPRESS". The "normal user" puzzles me too, unless the SQL Server itself is meant here.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. I can provide the installation log file as well.
My uncle runs a small networking company and has extra licenses for Windows 2003 Server as well as SQL Server 2000. Since I just graduated from college and have started working as a database programmer (for a different company) I'd like to setup a small server at home to learn more about SQL (as well as networking, but SQL is my primary concern). I know I can setup SQL Server 2000 on my main PC, but I'd still like to set everything up in a server environment.
So, what I'm wondering is if any books (or web sites?) exist that walk you through setting up Windows 2003 Server and SQL Server 2000. I've actually set these up before (it's not very complicated) but I'm not sure if I did it the "correct" way.
Ideally if any books exist on O'Reilly's Safari Bookshelf that would be even better.
I am having problems installing the SQL Server Compact Server Tools on my Vista laptop to allow me to connect my Mobile Device running SQL Server Compact directly to my SQL Server 2005 database through IIS.
I have done this successfully with an XP machine so I'm not sure if it is Vista problem or not.
I have installed SQL Server 2005 SP2. When I try to install the replication server tools (Sqlce30setupen.msi), in "System Configuration Check" window I get a failure on "SQL Server requirement" that says: "You must first install the Replication Components for SQL Server 2000 SP 3a or higher or the SQL Server 2005 Replication Components" and the client components are full instaled in my computer.
Is it possible to install SQL Server 2005 Eval on a Virtual PC 2007 client running Server 2008 Beta? Nothing says it isn't possible, it says I need to service pack it right away, but before it gets started it comes up with the error 'sqlcu.dll failed to load'. Anyone know what this is all about?
I have been unable to install SQL Express 2005 Server on my Windows 2003 Server (with SP2 installed). I keep getting an error message saying that Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1 is not installed.
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So, I downloaded Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1 v2 (WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe) but whenever I try to install it I get an error message saying that "the Service Pack version of this system is newer than the update you are applying" and that there is no need to install the update and it stops there.
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Is there a workaround to this? How can I get Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1 installed? I tried going to the Windows Update site, I already have everything installed and I even started the Windows Installer service manually. Has anyone else experienced this?
How can I get SQL Server 2005 Express installed if not how can I install SQL Server 2000 on tihs machine? The only reason I am trying to install SQL Server 2005 is because wanted to try it so I uninstalled SQL Server 2000 now I can no longer install SQL Server 2000 again because it won't let me because of the SP2 patch.
I have 2 networked PC's both running vista ultimate
1st is Laptop and is running its own SQL Server at laptoplaptopSQL 2nd is Desktop and is running its own SQL Server at desktopdesktopSQL
Now both machines have seperate windows login accounts.
When I go SQL Server management studio I go to browse and each machine can see the other machines SQL Server, but when I go to login I get SQL Login falied for users" The user is not associaed with a trusted SQL server connection".
So I then go to logins new login and try to add my other pc's user account. The problem I see is that when I go to search and then location it only shows its own PC's location and not the location of my other networked pc? So if I am on Desktop and in my theory want to add laptopuser to the desktop SQL Server logins I get:
"create failed for login laptopuser
An exception occurred while executing Transact SQL statement laptopuser is not a valid windows NT name. give the complete name
I have tried several times to install SQL server onto an NT4.0 server which is more than capable of having more than one application to cope with, however, when going through the install procedure the programm stops with the following message
DR.Watson Access Violation Setup.exe In address :
Any hints as to where the problems lies or point me inthe right direction would be appreciated.
I have visual studio 2008 sql express, vista ultimate is on my computer however I have not installed sql express on my computer I wish to install sql standard 2005 sp1 I have read microsoft's article 934164 before installing sql standard I have a couple of questions installing sql server standard edition see sql-articles.com -installing sql 2005
sql instances screen- can I choose default installation? sql services screen do I need to choose domain name(I am a small business, I do not own a server, I wish to use a third party to use sql reporting services . I have not registered my domain name
Windows authentication- I wish to use mixed mode. I wish to configure user account later by stopping sql services and then installing sql sp2 (after windows authentication screen) described in microsoft article 934164 do I need to configure the server?(next screen after windows authentication) I want to avoid a system reboot...... Is there anyway that I can make sure all the parts are installed on sql server and sql sp2? Is it adviseable to configure my administrative account at the end of sql sp2? How do this work? I just want to be prepared...... Thank you
hi all i get the following message error when installing sql server 2005 express : << sql server setup could not connect to the database service for server configuration the error was :[microsoft][gestionnaire de pilotes odbc] source de données introuvable et nom de pilote non spécifié >> is there any help thanks and best regards
Not able to install SQL Express 2005. ------------------------------
SQL Server Setup could not connect to the database service for server configuration. The error was: [Microsoft][SQL Native Client]SSL Provider: The certificate chain was issued by an authority that is not trusted. Refer to server error logs and setup logs for more information. For details on how to view setup logs, see "How to View Setup Log Files" in SQL Server Books Online.
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?LinkID=20476&ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=9.00.1399.06&EvtSrc=setup.rll&EvtID=29515&EvtType=lib%5codbc_connection.cpp%40Do_sqlScript%40OdbcConnection%3a%3aconnect%40connect%40x80090325
Needles to say, above link is useless..
I had managed to install previously, but ran into problems while trying to upsize an MS-Access database, I've tried everything from creating certificate to hacking away at the registry...Log-on with a different account, etc...Anybody knows how to get around this?
Here's part of the log file:
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 9.00.1399.06 ============================== OS Version : Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600) Time : Sat Jun 03 20:09:53 2006
Machine : YANICK Product : Microsoft SQL Server Setup Support Files (English) Product Version : 9.00.1399.06 Install : Successful Log File : e:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server90Setup BootstrapLOGFilesSQLSetup0005_YANICK_SQLSupport_1.log -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Machine : YANICK Product : Microsoft SQL Server Native Client Product Version : 9.00.1399.06 Install : Successful Log File : e:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server90Setup BootstrapLOGFilesSQLSetup0005_YANICK_SQLNCLI_1.log -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Machine : YANICK Product : Microsoft SQL Server VSS Writer Product Version : 9.00.1399.06 Install : Successful Log File : e:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server90Setup BootstrapLOGFilesSQLSetup0005_YANICK_SqlWriter_1.log -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Machine : YANICK Product : MSXML 6.0 Parser Product Version : 6.00.3883.8 Install : Successful Log File : e:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server90Setup BootstrapLOGFilesSQLSetup0005_YANICK_MSXML6_1.log -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Machine : YANICK Product : SQL Server Database Services Error : SQL Server Setup could not connect to the database service for server configuration. The error was: [Microsoft][SQL Native Client]SSL Provider: The certificate chain was issued by an authority that is not trusted. Refer to server error logs and setup logs for more information. For details on how to view setup logs, see "How to View Setup Log Files" in SQL Server Books Online. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Machine : YANICK Product : Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Product Version : 9.00.1399.06 Install : Failed Log File : e:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server90Setup BootstrapLOGFilesSQLSetup0005_YANICK_SQL.log Last Action : InstallFinalize Error String : SQL Server Setup could not connect to the database service for server configuration. The error was: {Microsoft}{SQL Native Client}SSL Provider: The certificate chain was issued by an authority that is not trusted. Error Number : 29515 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I set up the collector, and specify the Run As as my AD account in the Collector Set - Properties - General screen. My AD account is the local admin of the remote server.
However, the collector does not seem to work. Although the collecting set is shown as running, the The blg file stays at 64K. If I open it, there is nothing inside (no counter at the bottom). What did I miss?
I was trying to install the SQL Server on my machine and I successfully did it because the server is running. I can get into the Enterprise Manager (without password) and I'm able to create new databases. Except, I can not log into those databases with the userid that I also created with full access. It must be somekind of security issue but I can not figure out what. The message says: "Unable to connect to server local - SQL server does not exist or access denied". If I look at my SQL service manager my server name is "NEWONE" , which is also my computer name. So, I'm not sure what's wrong. I tried to log in with the 'sa' account it doesn't work either.
I am new to sql server and I am in the process to deploy one on my small enterprise, I would like to know if someone can help me, on how to setup the server to better take advantage of the HD,Raid,performance.
I have a server with two procesors ,8 ram, total of 5 HD(3x15k and 2x10k) I would like to know what would be the best way to setup the raid and where to install all componets of sql server on this machine.
SQL DBA new to ASP.Net. Looks like an error connecting to db but the code specified doesn't seem to coorelate to a inability to connect to datasource. In any event... how can I correct this? Server Error in '/WroxUnited' Application.
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) Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Please review the stack trace for more information about the error and where it originated in the code. Exception Details: System.Data.SqlClient.SqlException: 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)Source Error:
Line 109: public virtual string Theme { Line 110: get { Line 111: return ((string)(this.GetPropertyValue("Theme"))); Line 112: } Line 113: set {Source File: c:WINDOWSMicrosoft.NETFrameworkv2.0.50727Temporary ASP.NET Fileswroxunited4fb48694fe94e99App_Code.soddeqar.7.cs Line: 111 Stack Trace:
[SqlException (0x80131904): 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)] System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnection.OnError(SqlException exception, Boolean breakConnection) +734931 System.Data.SqlClient.TdsParser.ThrowExceptionAndWarning(TdsParserStateObject stateObj) +188 System.Data.SqlClient.TdsParser.Connect(Boolean& useFailoverPartner, Boolean& failoverDemandDone, String host, String failoverPartner, String protocol, SqlInternalConnectionTds connHandler, Int64 timerExpire, Boolean encrypt, Boolean trustServerCert, Boolean integratedSecurity, SqlConnection owningObject, Boolean aliasLookup) +820 System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds.OpenLoginEnlist(SqlConnection owningObject, SqlConnectionString connectionOptions, String newPassword, Boolean redirectedUserInstance) +628 System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds..ctor(DbConnectionPoolIdentity identity, SqlConnectionString connectionOptions, Object providerInfo, String newPassword, SqlConnection owningObject, Boolean redirectedUserInstance) +170 System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnectionFactory.CreateConnection(DbConnectionOptions options, Object poolGroupProviderInfo, DbConnectionPool pool, DbConnection owningConnection) +130 System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionFactory.CreatePooledConnection(DbConnection owningConnection, DbConnectionPool pool, DbConnectionOptions options) +28 System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionPool.CreateObject(DbConnection owningObject) +424 System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionPool.UserCreateRequest(DbConnection owningObject) +66 System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionPool.GetConnection(DbConnection owningObject) +496 System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionFactory.GetConnection(DbConnection owningConnection) +82 System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionClosed.OpenConnection(DbConnection outerConnection, DbConnectionFactory connectionFactory) +105 System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection.Open() +111 System.Web.DataAccess.SqlConnectionHolder.Open(HttpContext context, Boolean revertImpersonate) +84 System.Web.DataAccess.SqlConnectionHelper.GetConnection(String connectionString, Boolean revertImpersonation) +197 System.Web.Profile.SqlProfileProvider.GetPropertyValuesFromDatabase(String userName, SettingsPropertyValueCollection svc) +766 System.Web.Profile.SqlProfileProvider.GetPropertyValues(SettingsContext sc, SettingsPropertyCollection properties) +428 System.Configuration.SettingsBase.GetPropertiesFromProvider(SettingsProvider provider) +410 System.Configuration.SettingsBase.GetPropertyValueByName(String propertyName) +117 System.Configuration.SettingsBase.get_Item(String propertyName) +89 System.Web.Profile.ProfileBase.GetInternal(String propertyName) +36 System.Web.Profile.ProfileBase.get_Item(String propertyName) +68 System.Web.Profile.ProfileBase.GetPropertyValue(String propertyName) +4 ProfileCommon.get_Theme() in c:WINDOWSMicrosoft.NETFrameworkv2.0.50727Temporary ASP.NET Fileswroxunited4fb48694fe94e99App_Code.soddeqar.7.cs:111 Wrox.Web.GlobalEvents.ThemeModule.app_PreRequestHandlerExecute(Object Sender, EventArgs E) in c:WebsitesWroxUnitedWroxUnitedapp_CodeThemeModule.cs:20 System.Web.SyncEventExecutionStep.System.Web.HttpApplication.IExecutionStep.Execute() +92 System.Web.HttpApplication.ExecuteStep(IExecutionStep step, Boolean& completedSynchronously) +64
Version Information: Microsoft .NET Framework Version:2.0.50727.42; ASP.NET Version:2.0.50727.42
Hello all, I am following this tutorial: http://aspnet.4guysfromrolla.com/articles/040506-1.aspx for merging the membership data into an existing database and part of the tutorial tells you to run Microsoft.NETFrameworkv2.0.50727aspnet_regsql.exe which I've done. However now I am running into issues with retrieving a list of databases. The only instance of my databases are in Microsoft Visual Web Developer Express so I'm not sure if thats the issue or not. I have tried using my IP address, my computer name, and the database names in the Server field to no avail. Here is the error I am receiving; Failed to query a list of database names from the SQL server.An error occurred while establishing a connection to the server. When connecting to a 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). Thanks for all of your help!
