SQL Server Express: Restore, Backup And Attach Do Not Work Anymore && Database Locations Fault
May 7, 2008
Hello there,
I've some really big problems with SQL Server 2005 Express. I Recently, I had 2 instances on my machine, one was a SQL Server 2000 Developer and the other a 2005 Express Version. The 2000 version was not necessary anymore, so I unstalled it, since then, the Express version keeps having probems.
Under the Server Properties -> Database settings -> Database Locations I've changed the path to D:sqldatamssql, but now, the programm always takes the "C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLData" to store and load the databases, no matter what I do.
And there are more problems see here:
Restoring does not work=======================
I wanted to restore a database called "fw40_admin" from a backup file (.bak), but that didn't work at all, it always says this as an error:
"System.Data.SqlClient.SqlError: The operating system returned the error '5(error not found)' while attempting 'RestoreContainer::ValidateTargetForCreation' on 'D:sqldatamssqlfw40_admin.mdf'. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Express.Smo)"
But as soon as I type in the installation path "C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLData" inside the "Restore As" under "Options", it works.
Why does the backup only work in "C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLData", BUT the database locations under the server properties is indicated with "D:sqldatamssql"????
Attaching does not work=======================
Attaching an existing database does not work either. Most databases (mdf) are located on the path D:sqldatamssql, but as soon as I press
Attach Databases -> Add
The dialog window appears with the "D:sqldatamssql" path, but it is unable to find any *.mdfs altough THERE ARE .mdfs in this directory. But Express can find databases in the selected installation: "C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLData".
Why can't Express see the directory on the D: partition???
I'm trying to see the differences between Backup/Restore and Attach/Detach. I backup and detach a database from SQL Server 2000 SP3 and then attach and restore it to SQL Server 2005 SP1.
The differences I noticed are:
1. The restored database has a much larger initial size (database size is same) for data and log. 2. The attached database has a last backup date 3. If the backup is restored over a database, the restored database is showing owned by the database owner of the database restored over but syslogins and sysusers do not match.
I don't understand why #1 happens.
Are there any other differences between Backup/Restore and Attach/Detach?
I have managed to create a backup of my SQL Express database by using the Transact-SQL from article http://support.microsoft.com/kb/241397.
I am not sure if it backed up the correct database, as in the script from the article, there is no where for me to specify my SQL Express database. The back up file that was created after I ran the script is, msdb.dat_bak.
Now if this is the correct database, how can I restore the data into my vb.net project that holds the SQL Express Database?
I am trying to attach a network database to my sql server express
After some reading I "Enabled" tcp/ip, named pipes, and shared memory in sql server confiuration manager.
But when I go to "Attach Database" in Sql Express managemnent studio. It does not show the network drives much less allow me to attach anything on a network drive.
What am I missing here?
If I install sql server on the network machine will my local Sql express recognize it?
I have installed a sample from the web and put it in my localhost inetpub folder, then i open up my SQL Server 2005 Express to attach the database from the App_Data directory, it throws an error below:
errors occur in both window and sql authentication login. Error: Attach database failed for Server '...SQLEXPRESS'. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Express.Smo) Additional Information An exception occcured while executing a Transact-SQL statement or batch. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Express.ConnectionInfo) Directory lookup for the file "C:Documents and SettingsmirtariqMy DocumentsWorksStarterKitVSI smallbusiness_csApp_DataSmallCompanyDB_log.LDF" failed with the operating system error 3(The system cannot find the path specified.).(Microsoft SQL Server, Error:5133)
I m facing a strange phenomenon. Please refer to below points.
environment: ------------------ windows XP sp2 SQL Server 2005 express [log on as 'network service'(by default)]
programming language: VC++(MFC)
There is a sample database in .mdf format which to be attached to SQL Server.
Ist case: ------------ I add MASTERDSN (for master databse) to ODBC by calling API SQLConfigDataSource() and then attach the sample DB to SQL Server by calling stored procedure 'sp_attach_db' through VC++ code. On verification from SQL Server management studio express, the DB attached is in read only mode.
II case: ---------- I add MASTERDSN using ODBC data source administrator manually. Now I add MASTERDSN (again with same name) by calling API SQLConfigDataSource() and then attach the DB to SQL Server by calling stored procedure 'sp_attach_db' through VC++ code. Now on verification, the DB attached is not in read-only mode.
The problem is that why there is difference in behavior in both cases? I want to get the sample DB attached in read-write mode in Ist case.
Hopefully waiting for ur response. Thanks & Regards
I am having a problem Attaching, well actually not being able to see a database when attempting to attach it. I suspect this is more of a security issue rather than a problem with Management Studio, but I can't figure out what is happening.
If I copy a database to Documents and SettingsAll Users... and attempt to attach I can see the file in the selection tree. This also is the case if I copy it to Documents and SettingsDefault User... But if I copy it to Documents and SettingsADynarski... which is the account I normally log into, when I expand the folder in the selection tree, nothing is visible. And the same thing occurs if I copy the file to Documents and SettingsGuest...
I've looked at the security settings and everything appears to be normal. This is on a box with XP Home and SQL Server Express. Can anyone tell me what I'm missing?
Hi. I would like to if its possible to take a Express ".mdf" file and attach it to a full blown SQL Server 2005?, to "attach" it to a real SQL Server 2005?. And how do i do this?. or do i have to do it since there is a "DataDirectory" directive that manage this for me in the connectionstring?, im a little newbie about this :)
I just downloaded AdventureWorks_Data.mdf, AdventureWorks_Data.ldf, AdventureWorksDW_Data.mdf, and AdventureWorksDW_Data.LDF files to the C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1|MSSQLData folder of my Windows XP Pro PC. I tried to attach the AdventureWorks database in my SQL Server Management Studio Express in the following way: I clicked on SQL Server 2005 Express=>SQL Server Management Studio Express=>Right clicked on Databases=> clicked on "Attach..."=> "Attach Databese" showed up. But I can not type in anything under the MDF File Location, Database Name, Attach As, Owner, Status, Message!!!??? What is wrong in my way of doing the attachment of AdventureWorks database (described above)? Please help and advise.
Thanks,
Scott Chang
P. S. I do not have Microsoft Visual Studio 2005. Walkthrough: Install the AdventureWorks Database (http://msdn2.microsoft/en-us/library/ms31035.aspx) : To confirm your SQL Server data directory (Start=>All Programs, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, Visual Studio Tools, Visual Studio 2005 Command Prompt) steps 1 thru 4 can not be applied to my SQL Server Management Studio Express. I read an SQL Express post dated 19 April 2006 and learned the above-mentioned way to attach the AdventureWorks database in the SQL Server Management Studio Express. But that way does not work for me.
After i reinstall SQL Server 2005 Express on my local machine, and then tried to attach AdventureWorks_Data.mdf into Database, it gives me the following error: Mark up:
I tried to reinstall the Adventureworks.msi installer and reattach again in SQL Server 2005 Express, it gave me the same error. I then deleted both SQL Server 2005 Express & Adventureworks, and then restart my pc and reinstall again, it still gave me the same error. Error: Failed to retrieve data for this request. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Express.SmoEnum) Additional Information: An Exception occurred while executing a Transact-SQL Statement or batch. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Express.ConnectionInfo) CREATE FILE encountered operating system error 5(Access is denied.) while attempting to open or create the physical file 'C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1DataAdventureWorks_Data.mdf' (Microsoft SQL Server, Error:5123)
Hi Friends,I have installed SQL server 2005 Express Edition and SQL Server managementI have a SQL server 2000 db backup file. I try create a new database in my SQL server 2005 express Edition and try restore that backup file from device, it only searching for file with *.bak and *.tm extension! I tried generate backup file with .bak extension and tried restore into SQl server 2005 express edition but still it is not allowing to do so! I also tried copy my database's data file and log file and paste it under SQL server 2005 express edition Data folder and still not able to read the tables.Is that any ways to do restoring for this SQL server 2000 backup file into SQL server 2005 express edition! Anybody can help me on this please...:eek:
Database Restore & Attach Error I have a problem with restoring or attaching DB files from different version of the engine. I Have a existing SQL server 7.x and another one is SQL 2000 but I try to backup my database and restore it into the 2000 engine This is the following Problem which occurs :-
1st Problem : During Restoration, The restoration process was runing fine until it reach the last inficatior tab and it fail and say Database terminated abnormal. I been try to restore into other machine also but it give me the same problem.
2nd Problem : Say I can't restore but I stop the engine and manual copy the *.mdf and *.ldf to another machine. I try to restore it but it "is on a network device not supported for database files." So what shall I Do with it.
Pls Advise If anything need to be done before I do the restoring and anything need to be done in both 7.x and 2000 Engine.
I've a problem with my database. Till yesterday the option for Auto Grow of Database (10 %) was working very fine, but now it seems to be some problems with it. Finally I had to specify a restricted size for the database and then it again startd to give me some space in the database to write in. Ideally it should have worked automatically, isnt it ???
There is no problem with the space on the drive, I still have some 76 gb of free space there ...
Made the jump from SQL2000 to 2005 - i'm not a DBA but like to play around with such nice tools- and tried to convert my DTS package into a 2005 one.
I've got a csv file containing some log in information.
As users log in everyday, this keeps getting added to the file.
I'm only interested in the latest appearance of a certain machine on the network so i filter by creating an unique Index
the CSV file get's imported into a temporary table first and then i executed the following on SQL2000
CREATE TABLE [patchings].[dbo].[allfilter] (
[username] varchar (20) NULL,
[machine] varchar (20) NULL,
[os] varchar (20) NULL,
[sp] varchar (20) NULL,
[date] smalldatetime NULL,
[time] varchar(10) NULL,
[logonserver] varchar (20) NULL,
[country] varchar (20) NULL,
[domain] varchar (20) NULL,
varchar (20) NULL,
[brand] varchar (20) NULL,
[model] varchar (20) NULL,
[speed] int NULL
)
CREATE unique INDEX [my filter] ON [dbo].[allfilter]([machine], [os]) with ignore_dup_key ON [PRIMARY]
go
insert into "Allfilter" select * from temptable order by date desc
This worked perfectly in SQL2000.
when i try to do the same in SQL2005, it doens't start inserting the most recent machines (filtered on the date) but machines at random
selecting the select * from temptable order by date desc shows me the correct order for the machines by date so i'ld presume that it adds the most recent combination of machine and operating system from "today" and ignores the older appearances.
if the temptable contained for instance..
MY-MACHINE MY_USER Windows XP Service Pack 2 2006/06/13 10:02:34 Mydomaincontroller BE MY_DOMAIN my_ip IBM type 2593 MY-MACHINE MY_USER Windows XP Service Pack 2 2006/06/15 9:59:59 Mydomaincontroller BE MY_DOMAIN my_ip IBM type 2593 MY-MACHINE MY_USER Windows XP Service Pack 2 2006/06/16 12:33:09 Mydomaincontroller BE MY_DOMAIN my_ip IBM type 2593 MY-MACHINE MY_USER Windows XP Service Pack 2 2006/06/19 10:48:56 Mydomaincontroller BE MY_DOMAIN my_ip IBM type 2593 MY-MACHINE MY_USER Windows XP Service Pack 2 2006/06/20 11:03:49 Mydomaincontroller BE MY_DOMAIN my_ip IBM type 2593
under SQL2000 i'ld see one record in the final "allfilter" table
MY-MACHINE MY_USER Windows XP Service Pack 2 2006/06/20 11:03:49 Mydomaincontroller BE MY_DOMAIN my_ip IBM type 2593
under SQL2005 i don't see the last one though coding is the same
MY-MACHINE MY_USER Windows XP Service Pack 2 2006/06/16 12:33:09 Mydomaincontroller BE MY_DOMAIN my_ip IBM type 2593
I have a problem when i restore my .DAT_BAK file. I am getting error like "The backup set holds a backup of a database other than existing database. Restore Database is terminating abnormally".
I tried by using
RESTORE DATABASE <DATABASENAME> FROM DISK = 'D:DATAMYTEST.DAT_BAK' WITH MOVE 'VZAI_DATA' TO D:PROGRAM FILES..MSSQLTEST.MDF', MOVE 'VZAI_LOG' TO D:PROGRAM FILES..MSSQLTEST.LDF', REPLACE
And also i tried like
RESTORE DATABASE <DATABASENAME> FROM DISK = 'D:DATAMYTEST.DAT_BAK'
WITH REPLACE
When i use like this,
RESTORE FILELISTONLY FROM DISK = 'D:DATAMYTEST.DAT_BAK'. I am able to get the output as LogicalName, PhysicalName, Type, FileGroupName, Size, etc.
I use ASP.NET 2.0 and SQL 2005, the SQLCacheDependency didn't work stable for me, it usually works and after a while, it stops working. Recently, It doesn't work. Today I reset service broker by
Alter DB set new_broker
It seems all work, but too early to be happy, it doesn't work now anymore. I don't see any record in
sys.transmission_queue
And I don't see new entries in
sys.dm_qn_subscriptions neither when I modify a record which bind to SQLCacheDependy.
I see some errors in log like
Message The query notification dialog on conversation handle '{8F8CC642-6340-DB11-8F09-0014227B7B80}.' closed due to the following error: '<?xml version="1.0"?><Error xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/SQL/ServiceBroker/Error"><Code>-8490</Code><Description>Cannot find the remote service 'SqlQueryNotificationService-f79776f7-9ca5-4c5f-8a66-0d81f7673683' because it does not exist.</Description></Error>'.
This happens only on multiprocessor machines. SQL Service pack 3. The only way to fix it is to restart the SQL service. If you have a performance tool based on that value, like Idera's SQLdm- sorry, it will show zero.
I just found that the content of my Database "ssmsExpressDB" is gone, but the name "ssmsExpressDB" remains in the Object Explorer of SQL Server Management Studio Express. If I delected the name "ssmsExpressDB" and executed the following .sql:
Unable to open the physical file "C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLDatassmsExpressDB.mdf". Operating system error 32: "32(The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.)".
And I have closed all my projects and I do not know what " The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process" is all about!? Please help and tell me how I can re-attach the content of my "ssmsExpressDB" in the Object Explorer of SQL Server Management Studio Express.
I found the "ssmsExpressDB" is being used by my VB 2005 Express project "Hello-SQLCLR-1": in the Database Explorer, Data Connections place. How can I put it back to the Object Explorer of SQL Server Management Studio Express? Please help and advise.
I want to backup an SQL Server database through a client application written in VB 6.0, and not through the Enterprize Manager. I use the SQLDMO Objects Library to backup the database to the SQL Server machine through my application, but there are the following problems: a. The backup can be done only locally to the SQL Server machine. Is there any way to bypass this restriction? b. To get the Directories Structure of this machine i use the xp_FixedDrives, xp_Subdirs stored procedures. That's ok for the Backup operation but i do not have a way to view the FILES to perform Restore operation. Of cource VB function Dir() cannot be used to view files on the server because of access restrictions. Is there any workaround for that?
I have a .bak full database backup from a computer. Now I installed new SQL Server 2005 in another computer and would like to restore the .bak database here. How it can be done?
When I right click database and select restore database, it opens a window where it asks to put "destination for restore". This is a new SQL Server, how can I restore then?
Can multiple instances of SQL 2005 Express attach to the same database files on a network share? I have seen this done before with MSDE where the database files are stored on the server, but instead of having a SQL server running on the network and then connecting to it, only the database files exist on the network share and the users connect through MSDE running on the local machine. Is this possible with SQL2005Express? I do not have the ability to share an SQL instance from one workstation to another nor do I have the ability to install an instance on the corporate server. Is it as simple as creating the database and storing the files on the share then attaching the database to the SQL Instance on each workstation?
I have a user database which has 1 data file and 1 logfile. I did a complete backup of the database to a file on the disk drive, using Enterprise manager. Due to some reason, I had to drop the database. The only way I could restore it was by, 1. Create the database with the same name. 2. Restore the complete backup from the file device.
While doing so, I get the message "Backup set holds the backup of daatabase other than the existing 'userdbname' database. BAckup terminating."
Is it because the database was dropped and recreated. If I choose the option to overwrite, it restores successfully.
Is this normal and right way to do it? Is there any thing else that I need to take care of, while backup or restore?
I am having issues with Restoring the Backup of same Database on to the same server , as i know like many of you will be asking y i need to restore on same server.. Well the need came in that way , now i think i know the problem (i.e) The Orginla DB is there and also i am restoring the same DB again on that server, so .mdf and .ldf will be same .
Hi, I'm getting ready to deploy an ASP.NET application to a server that does not support SQL Express, but does support MS Access and SQL Server. Is there any easy way to convert my SQL Express code to either Access or regular SQL Server code, without having to change very much code in my application. I really like the integration that SQL Express has with Visual Web Developer, and would like to be able to keep that sort of integration if at all possible. Thanks,Drew
Hi everybody, On executing the RESTORE command of SQL Server to restore from a backup of 78.3 MB, the "Server Application Unavailable" error message comes up.The error message in the Application log is as follows:aspnet_wp.exe (PID: 2184) was recycled because memory consumption exceeded the 152 MB (60 percent of available RAM). However using Query Analyser of SQL Server I am able to restore the database. What is the solution to this problem?
I'm performing an upgrade of a DW Warehouse Server from SQL Server 2008 to another machine with SQL Server 2014.I know that you can perform the restore via the SSMS GUI but I want to script it out.URL....
I am using sql server 2005 and unable to restore backup file(.bak) file when i ry to restore it to other database it shows following error
restore failed for server (microsoft.sqlserver.smo) additional information: system.data.sqlclient.sqlerror : the media set has 2 media families but only 1 are provided.All members nust be provided.(microsoft.sqlserver.smo)
I have done a full backup on 3pm, and a differential backup on everyday 5pm.
I try to restore it back in my testing server and i encounter the problem in restoring the File3 and i try to restore the File 2 and it is okie. Can i know wat is the problem usually cause this error? Thank you
What is the best way to restore a database from a folder of backups (including full, diff and log backups) without using the backup history in msdb?
I have a restore process that restores all backups on a regular schedule in order to fully verify their integrity. To do this, I use the backup history in msdb on each server that I'm monitoring. I had a thought the other day that I would be in trouble if I lost msdb. Then my backup history would only be as good as the last backup of msdb.
What I'd like to do is read a folder of backup files and generate a restore script up to a specified time. Would I use RESTORE HEADERONLY to do this? If so, would I use PowerShell to traverse each file in the folder?
This is a very urgent requirement of my client having 200 stores and one Head office. the HO has just installed SQL-Server 2005, The HO sends small backups of the data related to stock transfer which needs to be restored at stores. It was working find when both the HO and stores were SQL-Server 2000. but the process has come to a dead halt as the HO has SQL-Server 2005. It is not possible to convert the stores immediately. please help me out.
I have a medical records system, SoapWare v4.90, that uses MSDE (SQL2000) databases. Due to the 2gb limitation, I am trying to migrate over to SQL 2005 (Standard or Express) which I have heard works fine. The SoapWare has a datamanager that allows me to log in to the MSDE instance, detach the SoapWare databases from msde (as well as do backups, etc) which I can confirm are detached.
Then I log back into a SQL2005 database instance using the datamanager and try to attach the database. This is what their pictured instructions demonstrate. However, I get the following error:
Database 'sw_charts' cannot be upgraded because it is read-only or has read-only files. Make the database or files writeable, and rerun recovery.
Of course, some of the entries will be read only, since doctors have to sign off the charts and are not allowed to subsequently change them. But I should still be able to switch over to sql 2005?!?!?!?
Or... is there a way to attach the databases to SQLExpress manually?
Sorry for basic question, But i dont know more about SQL Server, During Last weak , i have bought a new server with Plesk 7.6 that SQL Server 2000 Express is installed on it, I want to know how can i restore databases that comes from other servers, for example restore a SQL Server 2000 Express backup file on this server? is there any special software? Another question is about changing Collation of a database how can i change collation of databases that i make with SQL Server 2000 Express?
