SQL Server Express: Install As Default Or Named Instance?
Jan 9, 2007Hi Folks,
Is it better to install SQL Server Express Default or install as Named Instance?
What are the pros and conns?
Thanks
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Should ISVs Install Named Or Default Instance With Their Software?
May 31, 2006For ISVs who distribute/install SQL Server Express with their software, what is the best practice when it comes to choosing between installing a default or a named instance?
From what I can tell, I should install a named instance, so that the named instance can be uninstalled when my software is uninstalled without hosing other named instances or the default instance, but I'm not 100% sure of this.
Connection String For Default Instance Of SQL Server 2005, On A Box Also Running A Named Instance Of SQL Server 2000
Nov 15, 2007The box I am trying to connect to is running two instances of SQL Server.
There is a SQL Server 2005 instance which is the default. There is a SQL Server 2000 instance which is named 'SQLSERVER'.
I can connect to the SQL Server 2000 instance no problem:<add key="ConnectionString" value="server=MYPCSQLSERVER;database=mydatabase;user id=****;password=****" />
However, I am having trouble connecting to the Default SQL Server 2005 instance. I have tried:
<add key="ConnectionString" value="server=MYPC;database=mydatabase;user id=****;password=****" />
but it doesn't work. I have tried explicitly setting SQL Server 2005 to use port 1434 (as SQL Server 2000 is running on port 1433), and then used:
<add key="ConnectionString" value="server=MYPC,1434;database=mydatabase;user id=****;password=****" />
but this doesn't work either.
Am I mssing something here? Any help much appreciated
Thanks...
SQL Server Admin 2014 :: Setting Up AG On Default And Named Instance
Aug 26, 2014Plan to setup AG on in both default and named instance of two nodes. Can we do it ?
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Feb 19, 2007Hi, I have a task in hand to migrate (upgrade) from SQL2K named instance to SQL2K5 default instance. There are many intranet applications touching current SQL2K. I would like to perform this upgrade such that I don't have to touch any application code - meaning I don't have to change the connectionstring to point to new Default instance. How can I achieve this?
So, in otherwords, here is what I want to achieve:
Current Server: SQL2K: SERVER_AINSTANCE_A (named instance)
Upgraded Server: SQL2K5: SERVERB (default instance)
If I have both default, I could achive this by setting up DNS alias after migration done so that any call for SERVER_A would point to SERVER_B. But in my case, I don't have SERVER_A, I have named instance. Is there any solution?
Regards,
Vipul
SQL Server 2000 Named Instance/sp4 Install: Restart Later
Jun 26, 2007We are trying to quickly put together what needs to be accomplished to install a named instance of SQL Server 2000 on an existing production server (also running SQL Server 2000). It appears as if the install will require a reboot. Can the reboot be postponed until after-hours without impacting the default instance of SQL Server?
Also, I see that if certain services are stopped prior to installing sp4 that you can avoid a reboot. However, if we are unable to stop these services (DTC, for example) without impacting the default instance of SQL Server, will the default instance of SQL Server experience any issues if we postpone the post-sp4 reboot until after hours?
Thanks!
Michelle
Named Instance Problems (Default Of 7.0/2000 Instance)
Oct 10, 2001I am trying to set up a Named Instance of SQL 2000 on the same machine that has a default instance of SQL 7.0. The setup always completes and I am able to register the Named Instance of the SQL Server with which it was installed on. However, when I try to connect the users to the database, with both windows and SQL authentication, I receive a SQL server not found error. I have tried an alias setup as well as physically specifying the port number in settup up an ODBC connection.
Has anyone ran into similar problems?
Also, has anyone been able to successfully complete the process as mentioned above?
Move SQL2005 From Default Instance To Named Instance
Mar 2, 2007I have a server with sql server 2005 installed as the default instance -- I have a piece of software that needs SQL2000 to be the default instance. Is there a way other than install new sql2005 named instance and move databases to rename my SQL2005 instance from <machinename> to <machinename>sql05 for example?
Bryan
Installing A Default Instance AFTER A Named Instance???
Aug 24, 2006I have SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition (sp3a) running on a windows 2003 (sp4) Server.
It is a Production Server with 3 NAMED Instances and NO Default Instance.
Does anyone know if I can rerun the SQL Server Install and add a DEFAULT Instance to this box without disrupting the other Named Instances???
Migrating From Named Instance To Default Instance
Oct 30, 2007I installed SQL Server 2005 recently on a cluster. I didn't go for the default instance and instead I named the instance option. Now I would like to migrate everything from the named instance to the default instance, which I haven't yet installed.
Is this an easy process? What about the logins and the maintenance plans and jobs? Is there anything else I need to be aware of?
Create A Named Instance On Top Of A Default Instance
Apr 13, 2007Hi
I've never had to do this, but when I downloaded the Web Workflow Approvals Starter Kit, it requested that I install the database into a User Instance of .SQLEXPRESS.
Now the problem is, I've installed it onto a default instance, so I was wondering whether you can create a named instance on top of a default instance... and if so, how would you do that?
Cheers
Chris
Is Using A Named Instance Better Over Using A Default Instance??
Jan 17, 2007If you were asked to install SQL 2005 on a machine, would u install a default instance or a named one? And why would u choose one over the other?? Also, r there any issues with using a default instance?
Thank you for all your help.
How To Identify Instance - Default Or Named
Oct 7, 2015How to identify an instance - default or named ?
Is there any parameter or any where in properties sql server show as 'Named' or ' Default'.
or
if SELECT SERVERPROPERTY ('InstanceName') result is blank, then can we assume it is a default one ?
AlwaysOn Setup Between Default And Named Instance?
Aug 25, 2015Though to setup Alwayson, it is necessary to have both SQl Instances to be in same version, same database file path , etc.But, is this possible to setup the AlwaysOn between a default and a named instance?
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Aug 2, 2007
Are there some general recommendations/guidelines/best practices for choosing to run your custom application against a default or named instance of SQL Server?
We have an application, which in it's stand-alone/local configuration, installs an MSDE default instance if it does not already exist, and runs against this instance. In addition, regardless of whether or not it installs the default instance, it expects to run against the default instance.
We are looking into migrating to SQL Server 2005 Express (Compact almost fits our needs, but not quite), and would like to pay more attention to the best solution regarding the use of instances, default versus named.
Thanks
SQL Server 2005 Standard Will Not Install MSSQL Default Instance
Jun 21, 2007
I installed SQL Server 2005 flawlessly yesterday. When login as "sa" through SQL Server Management Studio, I get an error message saying it cannot connect to my PC.
I checked the MSSQL Server Service. It is not started and cannot be started because it's looking for a path that does not exist!.
The folder in question is missing.
C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL
The following folders do exist:
C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1
C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.2
I initially suspected this problem was cause by a previous MSDE 2000 installation.
I uninstalled SQL Server 2005 & MSDE 2000.
I re-installed SQL Server 2005. Same problem.
I executed
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/320873
to make sure all registries are removed and manually deleted C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server€™s content
Re-installed SQL Server 2005. Same problem.
I do not know what do in order to get SQL Server 2005 up & running.
All help is greatly appreciated.
Frank
Can't Install SP2 On Default Instance
May 15, 2008I have SQL server 2005 Developers edition instaled on W2003 only one instance. When I'm trying to install SP2, service pack can't see default instance. I can only upgrace tools and other stuf. I need to upgrade server.
Hava anybody some idea?
Thank you
No Default SQL Instance On Install?
May 5, 2006Problem: When the application installs it requires SQL Express
Server 2005. If it does not exist it will install it or
rollback. -> continue installation -> When the form
attempts to locate an SQL Instance on a machine that has not had SQL
server or any components connected before it shows up as
<null>. I need to have access to the server(s) instances in
order to build the application database inside SQL. Am I using
the wrong approach with SQLDMO? Is there adifferent method
to access the installed SQL Express 2005 connection string?
Current code to locate SQL Instances:
try
{
////////////////////////////////////////
// Search and List SQL Server Instances
////////////////////////////////////////
//set cursor to thinking/hourglass
System.Windows.Forms.Cursor.Current =
System.Windows.Forms.Cursors.AppStarting;
//begin
ArrayList aServers = new ArrayList();
SQLDMO.ApplicationClass acServers = new SQLDMO.ApplicationClass();
//loop through the servers found
for (int iServerGroupCount = 1; iServerGroupCount <=
acServers.ServerGroups.Count; iServerGroupCount++)
{
for (int iServerCount = 1; iServerCount <=
acServers.ServerGroups.Item(iServerGroupCount).RegisteredServers.Count;
iServerCount++)
{
aServers.Add(acServers.ServerGroups.Item(iServerGroupCount).RegisteredServers.Item(iServerCount).Name);
}
}
//add the servers to the drop down box
if (aServers.Count < 1)
{
string NotExist = "<No Servers Found>";
cboServers.Items.Add(NotExist);
cboServers.SelectedIndex = 0;
btnSQLDataBaseCheckDB.Enabled = false;
}
else
{
cboServers.Items.AddRange(aServers.ToArray());
//select the first item in the array index to display
cboServers.SelectedIndex = 0;
}
}
catch (Exception ServerException)
{
MessageBox.Show(ServerException.Message);
}
Slightly stuck at the moment with this. Any tips or leads in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
SQL Server Express Won't Install With Default Service Name
Jun 30, 2006Anyone else had this problem?
I think I had a beta installed at some point. After a dozen attempts, I got SQL Server Express to install, but I had to change from the default service name (SQLExpress). When trying to configure the .NET samples that come with Visual Studio 2005, the ConfigSamples.exe does not recognize that I have SQL Server Express installed. I suspect this is due to my non-default service name. I have verifed that there is not a service installed (at least according the Services Admin Tool) that is named SQLExpress.
I just dropped over $600 for a personal copy of 2005 Professional, and I would just like to view the samples. Someone take pity on my poor soul and help out. I promise to help you help me and show much appreciation.
Any and all help is appreciated.
Jim
SQL Server Admin 2014 :: Cannot Connect To Named Instance (2nd Instance) From Local SSMS
Jul 22, 2015I'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.
SQL 2012 :: Clustered SSAS Unable To Connect To Named Instance (instance Not Found On Server)
Mar 20, 2014I 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 ?
SQL Express - 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 Serve
Apr 10, 2008Hi,I have SQL Server Express Edition. I tried working out some ASP.NET Labs in my local system. Here is the link of the Virtual Lab which I tried. http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032286906&EventCategory=3&culture=en-US&CountryCode=USI recieve this error in my local system. 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 tried working out solutions from various websites. But the no solution is effective. Could anyone help me in solving this issue.
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Feb 5, 2007When I try to connect to a default Express instance in Management Studio at the machine (Windows XP SP2) where the instance is installed, I'm 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: SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 - Error Locating Server/Instance Specified) (Microsoft SQL Server)
What does provider: SQL Network Interfaces mean? Does it mean the Shared Memory, Named Pipes and TCP/IP?
Additional information:
1. The following Network Protocols are enabled: Shared Memory, Named Pipes, TCP/IP thru Configuration Manager
2. SQL Server Express default instance is running using NT
AUTHORITYNetworkService.
3. SQL Server Browser service is not running. I believe this is not needed unless I want to connect to the instance from another machine.
4. Has tried to disable Windows Firewall but I believe it should not be matter in this particular case since this is within the same machine.
5. Can connect to the instance in ODBC Administrator using System DSN thru Named Pipes or TCP/IP.
Can such error caused by not having sufficient memory so the system is running kind of slow?
Problem Trying To Re-install SQL Express, Instance Name, Help Please!!!!!
Jan 15, 2008I installed SQL Express but didn't install using mixed mode (which is required for the application I am using, DynamicsGP v10). I tried to uninstall and re-install using mixed mode but here is where the nightmare begins. I get a message that the instance name already exists (the default instance name) and I get kicked out of the install.
I am not technical. I went to the support forum but couldn't understand most of the answers to questions which seemed to be related to my problem.
Please, could someone help me with this. It sounds like a simple problem but I am stuck.
Thanks for any help.
Bill Kersh
Silent Install New SQL Express Instance Via MSI
Aug 4, 2006I'm currently building an MSI to install SQL Express and want to install as a new instance, not the default instance, and not into the SQLEXPRESS instance either.
I saw the package.xml for Express in my VS Studio install. How would I go about using this? Or would I have to modify the MSI via Orca or something? I hope not. Wouldn't have a clue where to start.
In short, regardless if there is already an SQL Express instance on the machine or not, I need to silently install a fresh new instance of the server engine only, no client tools except sqlcmd.exe
I have seen that MS would advise that everyone use the SQLEXPRESS instance but I don't agree with it. I don't want other application installs trampling over my server settings and I don't want to trample over others. For example, expose others to TCPIP and CLR when they don't need it, and conversely others swithing them off in a shared server instance when I do need them.
How Can I Get The Port Of A Named Instance Of SQL Server
Sep 14, 2004Thanks for Microsoft's Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003 that make the security much stronger. However, besides the invisible benefit so far, I have become the victim of this security policy.
I have several named instances of SQL 7/2000 installed in my machine. They are not visible out of the Microsoft new fire wall. I need to access the instances from outside the fire wall, but I don't know which port I should open for the instances.
From SQL online, the default instance of SQL server is connected through TCP/IP by default port 1433. I could successful open that port and made the default instance visible to outside. However, the port 1433 doesn't work for the named instances. SQL online said, the port for named instance is dynamically (by default) chosen the first time the instance is started. So, actually, I have no way to know the port.
Is there anyway that I can check the database or somewhere to get the port that is used by the named instance?
Thanks for any input and recommendation.
Java With Named Instance Of Sql Server
Feb 18, 2004How to connect to the named instance of SQL Server using Java?
I had the following code working fine(but with the default instance only)
SET JAVA_HOME=D:Program FilesJavaSoftJRE1.3.1_03
"D:Program FilesJavaSoftJRE1.3.1_03injava" -classpath Launcher.jar;Sprinta2000.jar;log4j.jar;activation. jar;mail.jar Launcher -Ddatabase -Uuser -Ppassword -Sserver:1433 -hlocalhost -p9900 -TTrue -VFalse -QK -QS
But the same code is failing with the named instance:
SET JAVA_HOME=D:Program FilesJavaSoftJRE1.3.1_03
"D:Program FilesJavaSoftJRE1.3.1_03injava" -classpath Launcher.jar;Sprinta2000.jar;log4j.jar;activation. jar;mail.jar Launcher -Ddatabase -Uuser -Ppassword -Sserverinstance:1434 -hlocalhost -p9900 -TTrue -VFalse -QK -QS
Named Instance Of SQL Server In Java
Feb 19, 2004I have a java compiled jar file, which accept the connection string as follows: -Uusername -Ppassword -Sservername:port
This string works fine with the default instance of SQL Server, I mean as long as you supply the name of the SQL Server as 'SQLServer', but if I want to run it against the named instance of SQL Server like 'SQLSERVERNamedInstance' then the connection is failing, giving me the unknown host error. Any idea why?
Connecting To Named Instance Of SQL Server
Jun 16, 2008We have installed SQL 2000 SP4 on Windows 2000 Server. We created named instances on the SQL server.
When trying to connect to named instances from a remote sql client which is on windows 2000 and windows 2003, its throwing an error message saying that remote connections are disabled.
But, remote connections are enabled on the SQL server.
After changing the component services settings on windows 2003 where sql client is installed, we are able to connect to named instances.
But, after applying the same settings on another windows 2003 machine, we are unable to connect to the same instances.
We have another machine where we installed SQL 2005 on windows 2003 SP1. When trying to connect to named instances from any remote client, its throwing an error message saying that remote connections are disabled. But, remote connections are enabled in SQL server settings. We tried connecting to the instances by changing the component services settings but still we are facing the same issues.
Can you please help me on above issues?
Linked Server Named Instance Queries
Feb 23, 2008I am trying to perform a distributed query however have a situation I haven't dealt with before the linked server I add to do the query is a named instance (DVD_NASDOMINO). How would I specify this in a query as in the FROM part in a sql statement. I tried the obvious DVD_NASDOMINO.qlsdat.dbo.stmenqry and DVD_NAS.DOMINO.qlsdat.dbo.stmenqry.
Both returned errors in the query.
Thanks for the help.
SQL Server 2008 :: Named Instance And Specified Port Not Connecting?
Feb 14, 2013I have opened up a port on a remote SQL instance and can see that the port is LISTENING when using the PortQry tool. I have also set the TCP port in the TCP/IP properties in the IPAll section for that instance, yet I am unable to connect and get an error of
Connection Timeout Expired. The timeout period elapsed while attempting to consume the pre-login handshake acknowledgement. This could be because the pre-login handshake failed or the server was unable to respond back in time. The duration spent while attempting to connect to this server was - [Pre-Login] initialization=1; handshake=14998; (.Net SqlClient Data Provider)
I have done this on other instances, although they were default instances, and it has always worked fine.
DB Engine :: Cannot Connect To Remote Named Instance Of Server
May 8, 2013We 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.