App_data: A Strange Folder
Jan 30, 2006hi,
I noticed that visual studio automatically creates ASPNETDB.MDF file in app_data folder, what is this folder for
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Unable To Copy App_data Folder Databases On Production Server To A Different Folder Or Location
Sep 19, 2007I dont alot about sql server 2005(Express edition). For debugging purposes i want to copy the whole app_data folder(.mdf & .log files) on the production server to another folder on the same machine(or sometimes to a network folder). So when i copy and try to paste this App_data folder to a new location, i get this error message
"cannot copy ASPNETDB: it is being used by another person or program. close any programs that might be using the file and try again."
After reading the above message, i close visual web developer, stop the website in IIS and stop the SQLExpress service on the server and try again but still get the same message.
So how can i make sure that all the programs accessing these database files are closed such that i'm able able to copy them to a different location.
Uploading APP_Data Folder
Apr 27, 2007Greetings, Salutations, and Howdy
I'm using VWD on the local box and WS 2003/SQL Express on the remote box.
The first time I upload the site, the upload works great. Later after uploading updates, new pages, etc. the upload still works great.
BUT.....when I try to upload anything in the App_Data folder, I get a copy error, access denied.
On a pre-existing site with App_Data ....How do you upload the App_Data folder or it's contents to the remote server?
Thanks^2
When And How To Use Database In App_Data Folder
Nov 10, 2007HI,
I found that we can keep .mdf file in App_Data folder and use the same database in our application.
so my questions are .
1.the database which is kept in app_code will work only with Sql Server Express Edition.
2.what will be my connection string in web.config.
If any one can help out that will be appreciate and put some more light about using the data base in this way.
or any article link will also appreciated.
Thanks in Advance.
Rafeeq
SQL Database In App_Data Folder
Feb 10, 2006I'd be interested to know what the recommended methods are of implementing a SQL database using VS2005 standard and SQLExpress.
I previously used VS2003 and MSDE which allowed me to create a .sql script to create and populate a database.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but it now appears that in VS2005 the preferred way of doing this is to create a SQLExpress database in the App_Data folder. This is fine, except that I can't seem to connect to this 'detached' database using SQLCMD when I need to run my .sql scripts to create the tables.
When I used MSDE, I used a command similar to the following:
osql -E -S(local)etsdk -dMyDatabase
Which connected to the 'MyDatabase' database. Now, with VS2005, if I create MyDatabase.mdf in the App_Data folder how would I connect to it using SQLCMD? I've tried:
sqlcmd -E -S(local)SQLEXPRESS -dMyDatabase.mdf
but this just tries to open a database in the SSQL.1MSSQLData folder.
I guess I'd like to store the database in the App_Data folder as it keeps everything together and will be easier when deploying a site to a remote host.
Thanks,Wayne.
Database On App_Data Folder Vs. SQL Server
Feb 17, 2007Hi,
I have developed an application on the Intranet, but what I have done is dealing with the database directly using MS SQL Server 2005 server. But I have seen some people or videos where they create the database on "App_Data" folder.
I am going to develop online application on Internet this time, I should develop it offline on my machine. So, I have 2 questions foe now:
1) What is the right way to create MSSQL 2005 database? in "App_Data" or in MSSQL 2005 server?
2) When creating database in "App_Data" folder, is it going to be created automatically or shown on my MSSQL 2005 server?
Thanks,
Display List Of Databases In App_Data Folder
May 16, 2007Hi All,
The web site I'm working on will allow admin users to create a new database for each new client. I'm hoping to be able to keep all of the databases in the local App_Data folder, but I'm finding that I can't even find a way of generating a list of the databases in the App_Data folder.
The code I have is:Dim serverConn As New ServerConnection(".SQLEXPRESS")
serverConn.LoginSecure = True
serverConn.ConnectTimeout = 30
serverConn.Connect()
Dim sqlServer As Server = New Server(serverConn)
For Each db As Database In sqlServer.Databases
ListView1.Items.Add(db.Name)
NextThis does populate a list of databases, but not the ones in the App_Data folder - just those attached directly to the server.Any help on this will be greatly appreciated as it's starting to drive me nuts!Thanks,Paul
Database Inside My App_Data Folder, How To Connect To It
Jun 11, 2007I have a vb.net 2005 application and i created a SQL Server 2005 db inside my App_Data folder and I need to know how to connect to this database so that I can query it from my vb code. thanks
View 2 Replies View RelatedDatabase Automatically Writing To App_data Folder
Feb 28, 2008Hello!
I have created my self a person website in VS2008 using Linq and ahev downloaded a copy of sql express to use as my database when working on it at home.
I have just noticed, now I am trying to upload it to a server that my sql express is automatically creating the database in my app_data folder, this is causing me problems, as I don't want it to do this. I want it to be able to point it at a full version of SQL server.
Is there some setting I have missed? Of how can I stop tis automatic creation of the database?
Thanks
Bex
Unable To Create Database In App_data Folder
May 15, 2006I am using visual web developer with sqlserver2005 express edition. When I try to create a database in the App_Data folder through solution explorer I get the following error message:
Failed to generate a user instance of Sql Server due to a failure in starting the process for the user instance. The connection will be closed.
I am unable to create the database. Can anyone help in solving this problem?
Regards, Sandy
Is Folder App_data Uses To Store Database By .net 2.0 Hosting Companies?
Mar 21, 2006I am workin on a website for me and my friend. I want to host it at a hosting company. In asp.net 2.0 projects are build with the App_data folder, which can stores data source such as a SQL Server 2005 database. But when i want to host the site at a hosting company, will the database goed into this folder?
View 1 Replies View RelatedCreate New Database By The Help Of App_data Folder Without Sql Server Express
May 15, 2006I am using sql server 2005 developer edition with service pack 1I have uninstalled sql express.How Could I create new database by the help of app_data folder without sql server express.That is when i right click on app_data folder and try to make a new database it give me the following error.Connections to SQL Server files (*.mdf) require SQL Server Express 2005 to function properly. Please verify the installation of the component or download from the URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=49251I don't want's to install sql server express and want's the functinality of creating a new database via App_Data folder.What Can do ?
View 2 Replies View RelatedCreate SQL Server Developer Version Database In App_data Folder
May 30, 2007Hi
I am trying to create a sql server database in the app_data folder of visual studio 2005. It keeps telling me I need the express version. Can I not use the developer version
Thanks
How To Create A SQL Server 2005 Database In The App_Data Folder Of An ASPnet 2.0 Web Site?
Jan 15, 2008On my VWD 2005 Express, I have installed 2 SQL Server 2005 Express databases in the App_Data folder.I kind of remember these 2 databases were installed from Wrox web site or a zip file. Now we still useSQL Server 2000 databases for our ASP.net applications. I have downloaded the SQL Server 2005 Express.These 2 databases in the App_Data folder seem to work fine although I can not see them from theManagement Studio Express.
My question is: How do I 'manually' create a new SQL Server 2005 database into the App_Data folder?
TIA,Jeffrey
Using Xcopy To Get The .mdf File Of Pubs Database To The App_Data Folder Of A Website Of VWD Express Project
Jan 9, 2007Hi all,
I have a stand-alone Windows XP Pro PC that has SQL Server Express (SSE) and Visual Web Developer Express (VWDE) programs. The Microsoft "pubs" Database is installed in the SQL Server Management Studio Express (SSMSE). I created a website in my VWDE program. I need the .mdf file of the pubs Database in the App_Data folder of website of my VWDE project. I think that User Instance in my SSE is established. I have studied Xcopy Deployment (SQL Server Express) and User Instance for a quite a while and I still do not know where and how to use Xcopy to get the mdf file of the pubs database into the App_Data folder of the website of my VWDE project. Please help and give me the detailed key steps/instructions about where and how to get the .mdf file of the pubs database into the App_Data folder of the website of my VWDE project via Xcopy.
Thanks in advance,
Scott Chang
How To Use Xcopy && User Instance To Copy 3 Dbo Tables From The Database Of SQL Server Management Studio Express To The App_Data Folder Of Website Of VWD Express Project?
Jan 6, 2007Hi all,
I have read/studied (i) Working with Databases in Visual Web Developer 2005 Express in http://quickstarts.asp.net/QuickStartv20/aspnet/doc/data/vwd.aspx, (ii) Xcopy Deployment (SQL Server Express) in http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms165716.aspx, (iii) User Instances for Non-Administrators in http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143684.aspx, and (iv) Embedding SQL Server Server Express in Applications in http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms165660.aspx. I do not understand the concepts and procedures to do Xcopy and User Instances for non-administrators completely-I do not know how to connect to databases and create database diagrams or schemas using the Database Explorer. I have a stand-alone Windows XP Pro PC. I have created a ChemDatabase with 3 dbo tables in the SQL Server Management Studio of my SQL Server Express and a website of my VWD Express application with an App_Data folder. I am not able to proceed to use Xcopy and user instance to bring the 3 dbo tables of ChemDatabase to my App_Data folder. Please help and give me some detailed procedures/instructions to bring the 3 dbo tables of ChemDatabase (or ChemDatabase itself) from the SQL Server Management Studio Express to the App_Data folder of the website of my VWD Express project?
Thanks in advance,
Scott Chang
Hosting Aps.net Website, Sql Server 2005 Db In App_data Or Outsite App_data?
Aug 19, 2006I've started with the development of a website which will use a sql server 2005 database. I want to use the asp.net membership and roles functionality. In the end the website will be hosted by a hosting company.
What is the best way to store the database? In the App_data folder or outstide the App_data folder?
Second, do hosting companies support placing sql server databases stored into the App_data folder?
Integration Services :: SSIS WMI Event Watcher Check For New Folder In Existing Folder
Jul 2, 2015I know a WMI event watcher can be used to watch for a new file being added to a folder. However, I need to check for new folders being added to an existing folder. I haven't been able to find a post on doing this. Is there a way in WQL to check for a new folder being added instead of a new file? I've used SQL for years, but am new to SSIS.
View 2 Replies View RelatedSSIS Or SQl Agent Job Moving From A Network Folder To A Sharepoint Folder - Errors...
Oct 31, 2007
Ok,
I have a network folder called A
I have a SharePoint (2007) Document Library site called B. Web Client is enabled on the server and B is mapped as a Drive (let's call it Y for this discussion)
I want to move documents in A to B. Easy enough, right? Not so....
I first started by creating a batch file that issues a COPY \A \Y /Y at the command prompt. Viola! Worked Great!
I then moved that command to a SQL Agent job as a CMDExec statement (exact same statement) and attempted to run it.....CRASH! It found the files in A but then said "The system cannot find the path specified"
Ok, so I tried it in SSIS. CRASH! Checked the error log. Same thing...
So I then checked the account under which the SQl Agent was running (special domain account for all our SQL Servers). Thinking it might mater I changed it to run under my name (I'm in Domain admin). I also ensured I had permissions to the SPS 2007 library as well. (I did).
Ran again! CRASH! Same error....
So, I created a batch file , placed thec ommand in the batch file and ran that from the command prompt! Viola! Worked Great.
So, I was thinking of how ingenious I was as I pasted my C:RootCopy.bat into my SQL Agent job. With a big grin on my face I right clicked and picked "Start Job at step".......CRASH! Same error.
Does anyone have any ideas on this ???????????????
Thanks,
Stephen
Can I Use The Foreach Loop To Obtain The Sub Folder Names Within A Folder?
Sep 4, 2006I have a set of folders with the following structure:
MainFolder
1999
SpreadsheetA.xls
SpreadsheetB.xls
SpreadsheetC.xls
2000
SpreadsheetA.xls
SpreadsheetB.xls
SpreadsheetC.xls
etc.
Is there a way that I can use the foreach loop container to loop the sub folders? My plan was to get the folder name and path into a variable, use this to build the connection string for each file in this folder, carry out the upload for that folder, then move onto the next folder and do the same thing, but I cannot see a way to do this.
Thanks,
Sam
Moving Csv File From One Folder To Another Folder
Mar 28, 2008I am having problem with moving a file from one folder to another folder. Here is the detailed scenario:
I want to move a input.csv file from shared input folder to shared archive folder. i am using the below code to do this.
declare @inpath varchar(100)
SET @inpath = 'move "\abcdefINPUTinput*.csv" "\abcdefARCHIVEarchive.csv"'
EXEC @filestatus = master..xp_cmdshell @inpath
but the problem was it was cutting the input.csv file from INPUT folder but not pasting it in the ARCHIVE folder.
I really appreciate if anyone can help me to solve this or anyone can tell some workarounds.
Thanks,
App_Data!!!
May 18, 2008Hi
In my website I've my Database file in App_Data folder. its work perfectly, when i run it (Ctrl+F5) ... but after creating a virtual directory on IIS it raises a sqlException, Database not found...
Can any one plz help me in this scenario,
Plz help me its really urgent
Thanks
Nasir Ibrahim
APP_DATA Directory
Jun 23, 2006If I already have SQL2005 installed, can I create SQL express databases for distribution in my app, or do I need to install SQLExpress to run side-by-side?
I actually had SQLExpress originally but upsized it to the full version. Now I want to be able to create portable DBs with my application.
And if this is possible, how do I go about creating the DB?
Thanks!
Working With App_Data
Nov 6, 2006Hi All,
I have this error:
"System.Data.SqlClient.SqlException: Cannot open user default database. Login failed."
It occurred when my application try to access the App_Data, because I use Profile to store user data. I can connect to SQL Server just fine, but failed to access the App_Data. How to change the SQLExpress (because I assume that App_Data store its data in SQLExpress) username and password within the application?
TIA
Two (2) App_Data Folders?
Apr 25, 2007I loaded an application to my server with the app_data folder intact in the application folder which is a sub folder of the root web.
Through my host enableing SQL somehow a second App_Data folder has been created in the root of the web and the db has been duplicated. Without a doubt this is causing a problem with the application not running correctly. The application is the asp.net membership app which is trying to read and write to the .mdf file.
Can we simply delete the App_data folder in the the root web or will this rebuild itself? Or do we need to edit the web config files?
How / Why did this happen?
Server is running Win2k with SQL Express 2005
TRU
App_Data New DB Fails
Jan 27, 2006Hello,I'm trying to create a new SQL Express database in VWD, and I get the error: Failed to generate a user instance of SQL Server due to a failure in starting the process for the user instance. The connection will be closed.What is this error all about? I don't understand it.Thanks.
View 1 Replies View RelatedApp_Data Vs SQLEXPRESS Performance?
Jul 24, 2006Hi all,Just wondering if there are any performance differences with having your database file in the App_Data folder vs having it directly on SQLEXPRESS.Cheers,Simon
View 2 Replies View RelatedApp_Data Database Not Updating.
Mar 21, 2007This is a weird problem. I added a database to the app_data folder, but when I make updates and then run some reports the updates aren't shown. The database is updated, cause queries show the updates and I inspected the database. The updates however, aren't being reflected when I run the reports.
View 5 Replies View RelatedCannot Find Database.mdf Under App_Data Using Sql
Mar 26, 2007Why can I not connect to the database created under app_data folder with sql express and view the tables. I am trying to understand the structure of how it works, I have gone through the My personal web site starter kit's files to try and understand how it writes to the database.Why is the databse not visible in SQL express and why are the databases attached database files and not directly in SQL2005.
View 3 Replies View RelatedCan't Add Database File In APP_DATA
Feb 15, 2008Hi There,
I am using Windows XP Pro and I had SQL SERVER Express edition installed with Visual Studio 2005 ...whenever I go to ADD Database into APP_DATA folder it says
"Connecting to SQL Server files (*.mdf) requires SQL Server Express to function properly....." in SERVICES its running....later I've bought Developer Edition of SQL SERVER 2005 and installed on my machine but problem is remain the same...
What I want is to keep both the functionalities like to ADD file into APP_DATA folder and using SERVER Connection too...So whats the problem and why I am unable to ADD ".MDF" file ...
Regards
App_Data Mdf File Quesiton
Apr 22, 2008Hello,
I have a application that has SQL database mdf file attached. The connection string is
<connectionStrings>
<add name="DBConnection" connectionString="Data Source=.SQLEXPRESS;AttachDbFilename=C:InetputwwwrootmyAPPmyDB.mdf;Integrated Security=True;User Instance=True"/>
</connectionStrings>
The web application works in my local that has SQL server 2005 installed. After I moved it to web server that does't have SQL server installed, I got the below 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)
Does that mean the web server machine must have SQL server 2005 installed to run the applicaiton? Usually we just directly connect to a physical SQL server. This is my first time use the mdf.
Thanks in advance!
Move Aspnetdb.mdf Out Of App_data
Mar 25, 2008
I'm working on asp.net 2.0 and using the membership class for login. But when i need to host my website in my pc using IIS, it got this error when i try login to my page:
An attempt to attach an auto-named database for file C:Documents and SettingsgiomanachDesktopprototypeApp_Dataaspnetdb.mdf failed. A database with the same name exists, or specified file cannot be opened, or it is located on UNC share.
Above error gone when i attach the aspnetdb to SQLServer Express and added this to my webconfig :
<remove name="LocalSqlServer" />
<add name="LocalSqlServer" connectionString="data source=.SQLExpress;initial catalog=ASPNETDB;integrated security=SSPI;trusted_connection=yes"
providerName="System.Data.SqlClient" />
But another error occurred : Your login attempt was not successful. Please try again.
I cant login to my page with all the username and password provided are correct.
I'm really fed up with this problem, anyone can help me through this ?
Many thanx to those who gonna help~
Sql Server Express And App_Data
Sep 6, 2006Hello
I have installed SQL Express on my computer, in a named instance (called Demo).
I have done my connection and my web site using this instance. So I updated my web.config file like this
<connectionStrings>
<clear/>
<add name="DemoDb" connectionString="Data Source=localhostdemo;Initial Catalog=DemoDb;Persist Security Info=True;User ID=sa;Password=sa;Pooling=False" providerName="System.Data.SqlClient"/>
</connectionStrings>
And this is working perfectly well. Now I would like to do the same thing but use an attached mdf file to my web site.
So I try to add a new DB in APP_DATA and I have the error 40 (Shared memory provider - Could not open a connection to Sql Server).
Note that I was having previously the error 26 that "disappeared" when I updated my Sql Express connection to start the Sql Browser and to allow remote connections.
Any Ideas ?
Thanks,