Solution Explorer And SQL Server
Dec 12, 2005
I am a Visual Studio .net developer and understand Solutions and Projects in VS.net. Nevertheless, it appears that the paradigm of using Solutions Explorer in SQL Server is not exactly the same. That is, in Visual Studio you can't get anything done without creating a solution first. In SQL Server, it is entirely possible to get a lot done without a solution and the ability to create and make use of a solution seems almost an after thought or an add-on.
I am particularly interested in using a solution in SQL Server to allow me to make use of SourceSafe. In the past, we jumped through all kinds of hoops to keep a running trail of changes we had made to (for example) stored procedures. It appears now that this can be managed more efficiently with the use of a Solution and SourceSafe and saving scripts or .sql files. I guess it is not possible to save a pristine copy of a stored procedure directly in SourceSafe, but you can save the code that makes up the stored procedure as a .SQL file which I suppose is about as good.
Anyway, what I would like to know is whether there is a good white paper (or chapter in a book) on the philosophy behind Solutions and projects in SQL Server and how MS intends us to use them; perhaps something other than the cold facts from the documentation. I would appreciate something more that gives me the big picture on just how MS sees them being used in SQL Server so I can get the most out of them. I have the feeling that if I "get the vision", they are meant to be an integral part of SQL Server now and in the future.
Woody
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Dec 19, 2007
Good afternoon,
This is a simple question....how can I order packages by name in solution explorer ? I have a solution with more or less 50 packages
and it's very ime consuming to find a package ! ehehe
Thanks everybody
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Jun 6, 2006
Up to the moment I don't need it at all
tia
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Mar 10, 2008
When trying to create a data source in Solution Explorer the Provider is greyed out and only allows me to create a connection to a SQL server database although I can connect to an oracle database in Server Explorer
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Oct 27, 2006
Hi..
Isnīt it possible to create sub folders in the solution explorer??
I have it hard time to create a decent structure inside the SSIS Package folder, since I have like 30 packages in my project. Is it just me being silly or cannot this be done?
Have a nice day
/Erik
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Sep 20, 2007
Can the items, i.e. reports within the SSRS Report Designer Solution Explorer be arranged in a custom manner instead of being sorted alphabetically only?
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Dec 17, 2007
Hello,
When you create a Reporting Services project it by default creates two folders: Shared Data Sources & Reports. When I right click on the Reports folder in solution explorer in Visual Studio 2005 there is no option to add subfolders, I am simply left with handful of options adding report files. Is there a way to add subfolders to the Reports folder? I am going to be migrating over 40-50+ reports and it would be helpful to organize them into their own folders.
Thanks,
Flea
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Jan 21, 2008
I'm stuggling to find information on how to use the Deploy menu within a project in solution explorer. I would like to understand how to setup modify and delete the attributes that affect the actions of the Deploy menu. How to set different settings so that I can deploy to a test server ad then later change it so that I can deploy to a production server.
All help is welcome.
Thanks
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Dec 12, 2005
I assume this is the best forum for this quesiton; if not, please direct me.
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Jun 14, 2006
Hello all,
A simple one: How can I sort the packages in my project (in the solution explorer) in an alphabetical sort?
Thanks,
Liran
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Feb 19, 2007
I've submitted a bug report for this, but I also want to be sure it's not my own installation.
In the solution explorer, when I drag a package (usually accidentally) to another spot in the list, it disappears from the list. If I try to re-add the package, it thinks the original already exists, and names the second one with a "(1)" suffix. I can work around this by moving the original package out of the primary package folder and then re-adding it through solution explorer, but that's a touch cumbersome.
I don't really have a question here other than perhaps validation of the issue. Thanks.
Here's the bug report if others experience the same issue:
https://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/ViewFeedback.aspx?FeedbackID=258908
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Feb 20, 2007
Yesterday, SQL Server 2005 SP2 was installed on our DEV Server (Windows 2003 SP1 x86) and now I cannot right-click a package in the Solutions Explorer window in BIDS and Execute Package. When I do, I get the following error
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Object reference not set to an instance of an object. (Microsoft Visual Studio)
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Program Location:
at Microsoft.DataTransformationServices.Project.DtsPackagesFolderProjectFeature.ExecuteTaskOrPackage(ProjectItem prjItem, String taskPath)
I know I could do this yesterday morning pre SP2. I've attempted this with a couple of different packages and solutions, so it is probably not a corrupt package (unless now they are all corrupt). I can execute in debug mode if I open the package first and then hit Start Debugging. However this is not always an optimal solution because I sometimes have many connected packages and sometimes what gets executed is not what is expected.
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
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Mar 3, 2008
Hi all,
I just realized recently that a database "XYZ" in the Object Explorer of my SQL Server Management Studio Express (SSMSE) is put in the Database Explorer of my VB 2005 Express for processing a Stored Procedure in executing the SELECT statements (not by using Input and/or Output Parameters) during the ADO.NET 2.0-VB 2005 Express programming, then the content of the database "XYZ" is not in the SSMSE. How can I return the database "XYZ" from the DataBase Explorer of VB 2005 Express back to the Object Explorer of SQL Server Management Studio Express (SSMSE) safely? Please help and advise.
Thanks in advance,
Scott Chang
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Nov 30, 2006
VB.NET 2005 Express and SQL Server 2005 Express - NOT saving updates to DB - SOLUTION!
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The following article is bogus and confusing:
How to: Manage Local Data Files - Setting 'Copy to Output Directory' to 'Do not copy'
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms246989.aspx
You must manually copy the database file to the output directory
AFTER setting 'Copy to Output Directory' to 'Do not copy'.
Do not copy
The file is never copied or overwritten by the project system. Because your application creates a dynamic connection string that points to the database file in the output directory, this setting only works for local database files when you manually copy the file yourself.
You must manually copy the database file to the output directory
AFTER setting 'Copy to Output Directory' to 'Do not copy'.
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The above article is bogus and confusing.
This is rediculous!
This is the most vague and convoluted bunch of nonsince I've ever come accross!
Getting caught out on this issue for the 10th time!
And not being able to find an exact step-by-step solution.
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I've tried it and it doesn't work for me.
Please don't try what the article eludes to as I'm still sorting out exactly what is supposed to be happening.
If you have a step-by-step procedure that can be reproduced this properly please PM me.
I would like to test its validity then update this exact post as a solution rather than just another dicussion thread.
Many thanks.
This is the exact procedure I have come up with:
NOTE 1: DO NOT allow VB.net to copy the database into its folders/directorys.
NOTE 2: DO NOT hand copy the database to a folder/directory in your project.
Yes, I know its hard not to do it because you want your project nice and tidy.
I just simply could NOT get it to work.
You should NOT have myData.mdf listed in the Solution Explorer. Ever.
Create a folder for your data following NOTE 2.
Copy your data to that folder. * mine was C:mydatamyData.mdf
Create a NEW project.
Remove any Data Connections. ( no matter what)
Save it.
Data | View Data Sources
Add New Data Source
select NEW CONNECTION ( No Matter what, do it!
Select the database. * again mine was C:mydatamyData.mdf
Answer NO to the question:
Would you like to copy the file to your project and modify the connection?
- NO ( no matter what - ANSWER NO ! - Absolutely NO )
Then select the tables you want in the DataSet.
and Finish.
To Test ----------
From the Solution Explorer | click the table name drop down arrow | select details
Now Drag the table name onto the form.
The form is then populated with a Navigation control
and matching Labels with corresponding Textboxes for each field in the table.
Save it.
1) Run the app.
Add one database record to the database by pressing the Add(+) icon
Just add some quick junk data that you don't mind getting lost if it doesn't save.
YOU MUST CLICK THE SAVE ICON to save the data you just entered.
Now exit the application.
2) Run the app again.
And verify there is one record already there.
Now add a second database record to the database by pressing the Add (+) icon.
NOW add some quick junk data that you WILL intentionally loose.
*** DO NOT *** press the save icon.
Just Exit the app.
3) Again, Run the app.
Verify that the first record is still there.
Verify that the Second record is NOT there.
Its NOT there because you didn't save the data before exiting the app.
Proving that YOU MUST CLICK THE SAVE ICON to save the data you just entered.
Also proving you must add your own code to catch the changes
and ask the user to save the data before exitiing or moving to another record.
As a side note, since vb.net uses detached datasets,
(a copy/snapshot of the dataset in memory and NOT directly linked to the database)
the dataset will reflect all changes made when moving around the detached datasets.
YOU MUT REMEMBER TO SUBMIT YOUR CHANGES TO THE DATABASE TO SAVE THEM.
Otherwise, they will simply be discarded without notice.
Whewh!
I hope this saves me some time the next time I want to start a new database project.
Oh, and uh, for anyone else reading this post.
Thanks,
Barry G. Sumpter
Currently working with:
Visual Basic 2005 Express
SQL Server 2005 Express
Developing Windows Forms with
101 Samples for Visual Basic 2005
using the DataGridView thru code
and every development wizard I can find within vb.net
unless otherwise individually stated within a thread.
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Sep 18, 2007
Hi,
I just installed 2005 Evaluation version (high spec laptop but running Windows XP Home edition).
Have opened SQL Server Management Studio then set up a dummy database with a table and a query then tried opening the Server Explorer.
I understand that Server Explorer should be on the 'View' tab with, say, Object Explorer but I can't see it.
Does the fact I am running this on XP Home edition have anything to do with it? Or do I need to run another SETUP.EXE or configure some options or is it something else?
When I installed SQL Server 2005 I got one error message saying:
quote:- IIS Feature Requirement (Warning)
Messages
IIS Feature Requirement
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) is either not installed or is disabled. IIS is required by some SQL Server features. Without IIS, some SQL Server features will not be available for installation. To install all SQL Server features, install IIS from Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel or enable the IIS service through the Control Panel if it is already installed, and then run SQL Server Setup again. For a list of features that depend on IIS, see Features Supported by Editions of SQL Server in Books Online.
Does Server Explorer need IIS to be running in order to work?
Help will be very appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Oct 12, 2005
I am trying to establish a connection to a SQL server using server explorer. I have tried both the DNS name and the IP address and get this message: "Could not reconnect to "sqlserver". Make sure the machine name and path are valid.When I go to Enterprise Manager and enter the IP address, I can successfully establish a connection.What gives? Is this a VS problem?
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May 31, 2007
Dear All,
Can I add more than one server in ServerExplorer bar.I wll use Client Server utility to add create a alias of a same server and add more than one server in SQL 2000. How can do this in SQL 2005
Thanks in Advance
Dana
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Jul 10, 2006
Hi,
I have a couple of MS SQL 2005 Mobile edition databases that I was using previously.
I am now not able to open them, I have not used them for about 3 weeks and do not recall doing anything 3 weeks ago to cause them to fail (Except maybe SQL Server 2005 install, not CE/Mobile).
There is no option for adding a connection to SQL Mobile 5 DB (or CE2.0 for that matter, which is also installed) when adding new data connection in VS.NET Server Explorer.
The databases seem to work fine when on the device, my probelm is accessing the database file .sdf from VS.NET.
I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling SQL Server Mobile 2005 several times with no luck.
I am developing on XP Prof with VS.net 2005 for Pocket PC Phone 2003 and 2005
If I click on the already existing connection I get message "The Provider was not found"
If I click on the file directly from VS.net get a message
"There is no editor available for 'C:lahb;ah.sdf' Make sure the application for the file type (.sdf) is installed"
I have been using these databases for some time and desperately need them back.
ANY assistance or comment would be appreciated.
Rod
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Dec 27, 2004
Good day all,
I am no longer able to manage SQL Server at the server explorer in Visual studio. i.e. create, modify and delete for Diagrams, Tables, Views, Stored Procs & Functions. Further more, it missing Diagram and function folder. I can only view or read data.
But I can access local MSDE as usual.
Whats I have done wrong? Please Help. Thanks.
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Apr 3, 2007
Trying to learn how to use Sql Server CE, Tutorial says to open server explorer, add connection, new connection, select data source as .net sql ce (words to that effect). On my visual studio, it ain't there and I can't figure out how to get it there. I have uninstall all of the Sql Ce stuff and reinstalled it. So I'm missing some key link. What are the magic incantations to get to first base?
Ed Warren
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Apr 7, 2006
I found that when I install MSDE, then I can create/edit database objects for MSDE database in Visual Studio 2003 Server Explorer, but when I try to create/edit database objects under the default database created by the SQL Server 2000 installation, I cannot do these tasks as no option for these tasks appear when I right-click on the database object in Server Explorer. Anyone knows why this is happening?
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Nov 26, 2005
Hello,I'm having the following dilemma: I'm trying to connect to a database on a SQL Server, somewhere else in the country. - With Server Explorer in VS.Net it is no problem at all. New dataconnection: i fill in the ip-adress, user and pass, and the database-name i want to connect to, and voila, it's done. I can add, edit, delete everything.- With enterprise manager: With enterprise manager i can make a connection with the server, but after that the database isn't visible. And as far as i know i can't connect to a certain database. Another option i tried is to create a linked server on my local server: that does work, only now i can't add/edit/delete..I really want to work with enterprise manager, but is there any way to connect to one db only, and still be able to add/edit/delete ?? I can't find the solution..Please help..Much regards..J.JansmaThe netherlands
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Apr 21, 2004
I recently installed VISUAL STUDIO .NET 2003 and SQL SERVER 2000 personal edition on my XP system.
I also applied service pack 3a to it. I use windows integrated security, and server runs from it's system account (SA).
The problem is that I cannot create tables, views, procedures or databases from SERVER EXPLORER. I can do it through Enterprise Manager. When I install destop engine instead of sql server it's OK, but when it's SQL server personal edition, then it's a problem. I tried giving my account, and my account group (builtin/administrators) all rights and privilegies I could think of, but it still doesn't work.
I did not have this problem vith previous version of Visual Studio .net.
I think it's something about security and permissions.
Any suggestions ?
Thx in advance.........
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Feb 3, 2006
I have installed default instance of SQLServer 2005 DE on Windows Server 2003 host. I also installed a named instance of MSDE rel A. I can connect to the MSDE instance from Management Studio but it does not appear in the list of servers when I try to add the connection in VS2005 server explorer. What am I doing wrong?
- Dick
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Oct 10, 2007
Hi,
I installed vs2005 & then SQL2000 but I canot load my SQL2000 instance into the explorer. I try to 'add a server' by putting in the computer name, but I can't get it. I also have installed sql2005 express & compact edition installed but I cannot log onto express, only comact.
when I try to create a DB in vs2005, I get an error. I have set express to accept remote connections for tcpip but that didn't help
any ideas? Do i have to install VS2005 after installing sql2000? Should I remove express?
Thanks very much for any ideas
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Oct 17, 2007
Hi all.I use Visual Studio .NET 2002 and SQL Server 2005 Express Edition as database.I try to connect to database using server explorer.Test connection is OK. When I done with it and click OK, the message prompt that "Unable to connect to database".So, is it impossible to connect SQL Server 2005 Express Edition using the server explorer?But, the connection is ok when I connect through code cause I can retrieve and update database.
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Apr 25, 2008
hello,
I have a question about opening files in the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Management Studio.
In the old Query Analyzer from SQL 2000 I can open SQL Files via drag & drop (from explorer to QA) or open it with a double click in the explorer. Then the Files opened, if I had actual a connection to a server / database (QA is stared with one file and has a connection to Server/Datebase), with this connection.
Now in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Management Studio I'll be asked everytime for Server and have to get the database from the database list - it does not connect automaticly to server/database, that is actual connected (I have opened a file with the connection and a connected database in the object explorer).
Someone do not have this problem - but we found no option to set it up.
Any ideas?
thanks &
best regards,
Christian Kiedels
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Jun 29, 2006
Hi,
I have installed express edition of the Visaul Studio and SQL Server 2005. But I am suprised to see that sql server is not there in server explorer of vs.net and also we create can not create the database in app_data server. It is giving error that Your default server setting does not alllow remote sql server database. What should i do to make it working. Also in ASP.NET configuration tool it it not working
please help me, its very urgent
regards,
Jalpesh
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Jun 28, 2006
Using the starter kit, Personal Web Site, I start by adding a new user to the Administrator Role in the the the SQLExpress database by using the Graphical Web Administrator Tool . Then, using the Personal Web Site application in Visual Studio 2005 (not the Web Developer Express 2005) , I register a new account. When I examine Server Explorer, I can see 2 users in aspnet_Membership and 2 users in aspnet_User tables. However, when I use SQL Server Management Studio Express, I only see 1 user in both of those tables. Is there a reason for this?
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Jul 10, 2006
In Management Studio, under Registered Servers, I double-click a server name (could be sql 2000 or sql 2005 server) and it apperars in "Object Explorer" where I can work with it. I click the "Save All" button in Management Studio, exit Studio, and re-start Studio. When I do, I find that all the servers I placed under "Object Explorer" are now missing and I need to go through the "double-click the registered server" ritual again. And again, and again.
What am I doing wrong here? Why don't the servers "stick" in Object Explorer?
TIA
barkingdog
P.S. I have Sql 2005 SP1 installed on my box.
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Jan 9, 2008
Hi,
Im trying to connect IBM U2 XML Database using my ms.net Server explorer.but server not itself getting detected.
Prerequisites :i have installed the following things in my system
1. U2 on my machine and created databaes and tables.
2. IBM Database Add-ins for Vs.net 2005
below are the following steps im trying to connect IBM U2 Xml Database
1.Server Explorer ->Addconnection
Datasource : IBM DB2,IDS and U2 servers
2.in server tab its not showing my server which created using U2
Can any one please guide me in this issue
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Jun 12, 2006
Under sql 2000 I needed to register my sql server before I could begin working with it under Enterprise Manager. Under sql 2005 I usually setup the server under "Object explorer" and work with it from there. So what does registering a server under sql 20005 do? Why is it needed?
TIA,
barkingdog
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Nov 23, 2006
Hi,
in Management Studio, for what purposes can i use the server type 'Sql Server mobile' in the menu Connect Object Explorer?
Thanks
SP
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