SQL Express 2005 Connection String Vs SQL Server (latest)
Oct 28, 2007
I'm a student at Boise State university and we're using SQL Express as part of one of our projects for ASP.NET programming. I liked it and I'm trying to use it to power a wiki that I'll be hosting from my home internet connection. The wiki is compatible with MSSQL server, but it won't connect to SQL Express.
I suspect that the problem is in the connection string, mainly because the apps we're developing for class use a connection string like:
<add name="AspNetForumConnectionString" connectionString="Data Source=localhostsqlexpress;Initial Catalog=gaming.forum.nxnw;User ID=*********;Password=*********;" providerName="System.Data.SqlClient"/>
and note the Data Source. The wiki I'm using is PHP based and uses ADObd to connect databases and has a driver for MSSQL, but not SQL Express (no surprise, really). I know just enough php to be dangerous to code and I've tried modifying the adodb-mssql.inc.php, but I can't seem to make the right change.
So, all that said, my question is: Is there a way to change what SQL Express 2005 will accept as a connection string? I've been looking, but I'm not even sure what the setting would be called.
does anyone kbnow the connection string used to connect to the database in sql server 2005 express? can someone one give me sample codes for it? thanks.
Hi, all. I am using VS.NET 2005 and SQL Server 2005 Express. I tried to use the following code to connect to a database named "AMSPROD" that I attached to SQL Server 2005 Express: dbConn = new OleDbConnection(Data Source=.SQLEXPRESS;AttachDbFilename="C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLDataAMSPROD_Data.MDF";Integrated Security=True;Connect Timeout=30;User Instance=True); dbConn.Open(); I got an error asking for provider with the above connection string, then I changed the conncection string to be like follows: Data Source=.SQLEXPRESS;AttachDbFilename="C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLDataAMSPROD_Data.MDF";Provider=SQLNCLI;Integrated Security=True;Connect Timeout=30;User Instance=True I got error: No error message available, result code: DB_E_ERRORSOCCURRED(0x80040E21) Then I changed the Provider to be like: Provider=SQLOLEDB, now I am getting the following error: Message: "Invalid authorization specification Invalid connection string attribute" Source: "Microsoft SQL Native Client" StackTrace: " at System.Data.OleDb.OleDbConnectionInternal..ctor(OleDbConnectionString constr, OleDbConnection connection) at System.Data.OleDb.OleDbConnectionFactory.CreateConnection(DbConnectionOptions options, Object poolGroupProviderInfo, DbConnectionPool pool, DbConnection owningObject) 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.OleDb.OleDbConnection.Open() at ISESAMSData.DbConnections.MakeConnection() in C:\ISES\ISESCommon\ISESAMSData\DbConnections.cs:line 74" TargetSite: {Void .ctor(System.Data.OleDb.OleDbConnectionString, System.Data.OleDb.OleDbConnection)} Strange thing is, when I use the Connect To Database under Tool menu of VS.NET 2005, I could make the connection to this database. Then I copied this connection string to the code, the connection couln't be made. I feel very confused. I am wondering if I need to add ASP.NET user to SQLExpress. But I don't know how to do it? Can anyone please help me out! Many thanks!
I'M HAVING AN ISSUE, UNDERSTANDING, THE CONNECTION STRING. I WANT TO CONNECT TO AN INSTANCE OF SQLEXPRESS ON A REMOTE SERVER WITH A FIXED IP ADDRESS THE TCP PORT IS OPEN TO 1433 I OPENED THE PORT ON THE ROUTER AND THE WINDOWS 2003 FIREWALL
MY CODE IS AS FOLLOWS: S = "Provider=SQLNCLI;" S = S & "DATA SOURCE=44.66.777.888,1433SQLEXPRESS;" S = S & "INITIAL CATALOG=TESTDB;" S = S & "Persist Security Info=false;" S = S & "UID=TEST999;" S = S & "Pwd="TEST999888;" CnMgt.ConnectionString = S CnMgt.Open S
I'VE FOLLOWED THE STEPS OUTLINED IN ARTICLE 914277
CAN SOMEONE HELP? THANK YOU
PS. IF THE CLIENT IS LOCAL, I HAVE NO ISSUE OPENING THE DATABASE. I DO NEED TO OPEN THE DB FROM FROM CLIENTS.
I try to use this conn string but it is not working I think the problem is with the provider DataBaseSource = "Provider=SQLOLEDB; Password=sa2006; User ID=sa;Initial Catalog=coupon; Data Source=YAELSQLEXPRESS;" I get error message Microsoft OLE DB Provider for SQL Server (0x80004005) [DBNETLIB][ConnectionOpen (Connect()).]SQL Server does not exist or access denied.
do you know which provider can I use? or maybe it is a sacurity problem
Hi, I have installed on my laptop SQL server 2005 Developer edition, I can change ANY of the settings of the SQL server and OS.
I am writing code with a team using continuous integration where the connection string is the following: "Provider=SQLNCLI;Server=.SQLEXPRESS;Database=Secret;Trusted_Connection=Yes;"
is there a way (create an alias,rename server, other?) to make my local dev SQL server accept the connection string above, as at the moment I have to rename the connection string every time before checking in code and after downloading the latest version from the code repository.
I am using SQL server express 2005. I can drag and drop a grid control on to my web form and choose the data source to point to a SQL server database. Then datais nicely displayed on my web form. Now I need to manually create my connection to the database as I need to read from a text file and then populatea database table with those values I read from the text file. I have not had any success with this though and I am stuck and need some help. Below is my C# code and I list the web.config code where my connection string is stored. Note that I can trace into the C# line of code below. If I then do a "Quick Watch" on "myConnection" in the debugger, the followingerror message is displayed: ServerVersion 'myConnection.ServerVersion' threw an exception of type 'System.InvalidOperationException' string {System.InvalidOperationException} So I don't know what the problem is here. If someone can help me out I would be forever thankfull
C# code: SqlConnection myConnection = new SqlConnection(ConfigurationSettings.AppSettings["TheDividerConnectionString"]);
Here is the connection string as defined in the web.config file: <connectionStrings> <add name="TheDividerConnectionString" connectionString="Data Source=BVCOMPUTERSQLEXPRESS;Initial Catalog=TheDivider;Integrated Security=True" providerName="System.Data.SqlClient" /> </connectionStrings>
I'm trying really hard to set this website up so that I can have a web layer... bll, and dal. But I can't figure out the connection string in the config file. Can someone take a look? <connectionStrings> <add name="SearchConnectionString" connectionString="Data Source=AURORASQLEXPRESS;Initial Catalog=Search;"/> <add name="SearchEngine.DAL.Properties.Settings.SearchConnectionString" connectionString="Data Source=AURORASQLEXPRESS;Initial Catalog=Search;" providerName="System.Data.SqlClient"/></connectionStrings>
I'm working with classic ASP and am having a terrible time trying to get a proper connection string working with my database. Could someone please advise me on how to get the following code to connect to my database (which is using Windows Authentication)?
If fileSize > 0 Then ' Connection string Dim connStr connStr = "Provider=SQLNCLI;Server=Dell-LaptopSQLEXPRESS;Database=Upload;Trusted_Connection=yes;" ' Recordset object Dim rs Set rs = Server.CreateObject("ADODB.Recordset") rs.Open "Files", connStr, 2, 2
Right now the error I'm receiving is: "SQL Network Interfaces: Error Locating Server/Instance Specified
I'm trying to connect to sqlserver express using dreamweaver mx. TYhey are both installed on the same machine (win 2000 server),
What I am confused about is the user and password, I have installed the example Northwind database and attempting to connect to it.
In dreamweaver I add a connection (SQL Server connection) , a template shows and I add the data:
Persist Security = false; Data Source =mycomputersqlexpress; Initial Catalog = Northwind; User ID = ? Password = ?
What do I put in the User ID, Password and how do I configure sqlserver (I'm using Server Management Studio).. As I said I already have Northwind under the database section? but don't know how to set permissions.. Thanks
i want to change the database from access to SQL Server Management Studio Express the old connection string in the asp is <% Set strConn = Server.CreateObject("Adodb.Connection") Provider="provider=microsoft.jet.oledb.4.0;" dbpath="data source=" & Server.MapPath("../data.mdb") Pwd = ";jet oledb:database password=dolunlimit" strConn.open provider & dbpath & Pwd%> i have write the new connection in the SQL server, but it can not work <%Set conn=CreateObject ("adodb.connection")strConn="driver={SQL Server};server=192.168.0.102;uid=sa;Pwd=sa;database=sadb" conn.open strConnSet rs=CreateObject("adodb.recordset")%> can someone tell me what wrong of my coding
I have a asp.net 2.0 app that has a sql server express backend. I have been scratching my head for weeks trying to find a good wasy to encrypt my connection string. I store the string in web.config (which in itself is in theory "safe" because it's not servable) and I have scoured the web to try to find a simple way to encrypt the connection string. Even using user store would require running aspreg_iis.exe on the host with a command prompt (which clearly I cannot do). It seems that everyone's solution requires running a command prompt executable on the server.
So I am left to wonder what everyone else does. I am not comfortable using just the web.config because a determined hacker could get to that info. Then again, a determined hacker could get into any system , I guess. There are no credit card #'s stored in this app, but in theory there must be a way. I run all access to the db through stored procedures with permissions, for whatever it's worth.
All -- Please help. I have some questions about connection strings.
BACKGROUND...
Note that I am using the "SQL Native Client OLE DB Provider", SQL Sever 2005 Express, ASP.NET, C#.NET, and VS.NET 2005. Note that I do not want to use the "Attach a database file" type of connection string. Note that I am using the site http://www.ConnectionStrings.com as a reference. Note that this "Standard security" connection string...<add name="LocalSqlServer" connectionString="Server=MYTESTOFFICESERVERS;Database=MyDatabase;Uid=MyDatabaseUser;Pwd=MyDatabasePassword;" />...does not work and causes the following run-time error...A connection was successfully established with the server, but then an error occurred during the login process. (provider: Shared Memory Provider, error: 0 - No process is on the other end of the pipe.) Note that this "Trusted connection" connection string...<add name="LocalSqlServer" connectionString="Server=MYTESTOFFICESERVERS;Database=MyDatabase;Trusted_Connection=yes;" />...works but is less-than ideal because it uses a Trusted Connection rather than a Username/Password combination.
QUESTIONS... (A) What exactly does the error in Item 4 mean? (B) Do 4 and 5 imply that one must use a Trusted_Connection for all SQL Server 2005 Express connection strings when the database does not reside in the web application's App_Data folder or use a "Attach a database file" type of connection string? (C) Are there any alternatives? (D) What do you suggest?
I have SQL Server Express and VB 2005 Express installed in a Microsoft Windows XP Pro PC that is a terminal PC in our office Network. My Network Administrator has granted my terminal PC for Administrator Use. I tried to do the ADO.NET 2.0-VB 2005 programming in my terminal PC and I could not get a remote connection in the Window Form Application via Window Authorization. I do not know how to make this kind of remote connection in my Network. Please help and advise.
Hey I need to know what shall i specify in this connection string in visual studio web.confug file inorder to connect to ma registered server (locally) not directly to my dedicated server ....cuz i am facing network connection problems .... b4 i used to use this connection string : <add key="conn" value="data source=IP addresseel,1433;initial catalog=xxx;user id=username on the dedicated server;Password=password on the dedicated server;timeout=60"></add> So how can i change it ???? to be able to connect locally ???? Please Help ???! Thanks in advance Hiba
<connectionStrings> <add name="AppConnectionString1" connectionString="Data Source=".SQLEXPRESS";AttachDbFilename="C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQLDataAdventureWorks2000_Data.mdf";Integrated Security=True" providerName="System.Data.SqlClient" /> </connectionStrings> I'm running Microsoft SQL server 2005. what is the error in the above code.
Hi, I have just uninstalled SQLEXPRESS and installed the 180 day trial SQL server 2005 enterprise edition. I have since started to have problems with my ASP.Net Configuration Tool., can not connect to the database. I think that the connection string in my machine.config file is incorrect, before installing I had,..: datasource=./SQLEXPRESS,.... So i decided to change that part to the following. Would anybody know what I have put in the datasource part for the SQL server 2005 enterprise edition? At the moment I tried SQLSERVER2005 but that is incorrect,.. <add name="LocalSqlServer" connectionString="data source=./SQLSERVER2005;Integrated Security=SSPI;AttachDBFilename=|DataDirectory|aspnetdb.mdf;User Instance=true" providerName="System.Data.SqlClient" />
I migrated my SQL Server 7 database to the new SQL Server 2005 that I installed on my PC. I have classic ASP programs on my PC that used to access the SQL Server 7 database. However, global.asa and these ASP programs can no longer connect to the new SS 2005 database.
I downloaded SQL Server 2005 Express and some sample databases (incl. Adventureworks_data.mdf), but when I try to Add Connection in VS 2005 to point to this db and use the Test Connection button, it gives the error:
--------------------------- Microsoft Visual Studio --------------------------- 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) ---------------------------
I've tried setting the data source as either "Microsoft SQL Server Database File" or "Microsoft SQL Server", but get the same error.
Any tips on verifying SQL Srv Express is installed correctly? Any ideas on how to solve this problem?
Hi everyone! I am new to visual studio 2005 and sql server 2005. Up to now i was using visual studio 2003 and ms access.
When i wanted to create a web application that communicates with an access database, i just had to take the *.mdb file and put it into a specific folder inside my application's folder and then use Server.MapPath on the connection string (so it can run on any pc).
Now, i want to do the same with sql server 2005 and visual studio 2005. I use the connection string: "Server=MYSERVER;Initial Catalog=test_db;Integrated Security=SSPI".
My problems are: 1) Can i just take the *.mdf file put it inside the App_Data folder like i did on access? 2) What should be the connection string so that my application can run on any pc (with sql server 2005)?
I am having trouble connecting to SQL Server 2005 Express using ASP.NET written in VB.NET (1.1 Framework) in VS2003. I am trying to programmatically connect to the SQL Server. Since this is a redistributable web application and I don't want to rewrite the connection string every time I distribute a copy, is there any way to automatically get a connection string without prompting the end user for one? I can get the server name and the data base name, but I don't know how to get a username. It returns an error saying SERVERASPNET can't log on. Can anyone help?
This is a bit of a cross-post from the VS 2005 Forum, but we don't have a forum dedicated to SQL Server 2005...This is on my test machine running Windows XP Pro SP2 (NTFS),I have an existing SQL 2000 database located on a separate hard drive dedicated to data -- the e: drive.I just installed SQL Server 2005 Express, in the default installation directory (c:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server) and I cannot connect to that database on the e: drive. Named pipes, error: 40 (Remote access services are not installed by default).I don't want the database physically located on the c: drive.I've been looking all over for the solution for this, and can't find it.Advice or direction to reference materials would be appreciated.Tinker
I`ve installed Visual C# 2005 Express edition for evaluation reasons. After that I also installed Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express edition also for evaluation. I then downloaed the installation scripts for the Northwind database and tried to install them. Unfortunately, every time I try to execute these scripts I get the error :
C:SQL Server 2000 Sample Databases>osql -E -i instnwnd.sql [SQL Native Client]Named Pipes Provider: Could not open a connection to SQL Server [2]. [SQL Native Client]Login timeout expired [SQL Native Client]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.
I`ve enabled named pipes in the configuration utility, but to no avail. This is also no firewall problem. It just can`t connect to SQL server. Anybody with similar problems or a possible remedy?
Is it possible to connect to a sql server express over internet or not ?
- I am using a win2003 sp1 server. Freshly installed. - The server is directly connected to internet. - For the purpose of the test, I stopped the windows firewall and the IPSec service. - I stopped SQL server Browser service. - I find a free port (here : 1401) - I activated TCP/IP protocol in SQL Server Configuration Manager, and I have selected 1401 as the TCP port in the IPAll sextion of TCP/IP protection (and I remove the '0' of the dynamic TCP Port). - Restarted SQL server express...
In the sql server log, I get the message "Serveur Server is listening on [ 'any' <ipv4> 1401]"
But I never get an answer from the server.
sqlcmd -S ip_of_the_server, 1401 -U username -P password is working fine if launched on the server. But I always get a timeout error from any PC. Same with a telnet on port 1401.
I got an access 2002 application front end with a sql server 2005 express back end. Some of my clients are having some difficulties. After using the application for a while, some of the users are finding that the system just hangs up. It usually happens after the front end application has been running for about an hour (sometimes sooner and sometimes later). There are perhaps 1 to 5 concurrent users and I have checked to see if there are any firewalls stalling it (I think I check all of them)- Is there any way that SQL Server 2005 express could be caused to just stall- This even occurs with the odd laptop. All the appropriate protocols are enabled as well. These databses are not very large.
I just installed SQL Server Management studio express. I am trying to remotely connect to a SQL Server Express 2005 remotely. I was given the server name, user name and password, and used SQL Server authentication. It connected fine, and I was able to get at the intended database.
I then went to ODBC data sources to add this SQL server using SQL authentication. I entered the server, user and password, and I got a nebulous "could not connect" error. I thought is may be because I still was connected in SQL Server Management studio express, so I closed it and tried again with the same error. I then reopened SQL Server Management studio express and tried to reconnect, and got the same nebulous error, and have not been able to connect since.
I tried rebooting and reinstalling SQL Server Management studio express, but had the same result. Does anyone have any idea what I may have done and how to undo?
Using localhost (127.0.0.1) an error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server 2005.
Error message - 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 - No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it.) (.Net SqlClient Data Provider)
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)
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