Attaching DB Without .ldf File ???
Aug 12, 2006 hi !!
I want to attach database to SQL Server, but I'hv only .mdf file.
I lost .ldf file, how should i attach this DB to server ?
Thanks
SP
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Attaching Just A Data File.
Nov 24, 2006Hi guys,
we lost a drive that was holding our log files for a database. I have the .mdf file from the database. So I'm trying to attach the database using just the mdf file but it fails because its still looking for the log file.
How do i work around this?
Creating Log File && Attaching Db?
Jul 7, 2004Bit of a SQL newbie, having taken over a support role for a piece of software that my firm sells. It is basically a DB that runs on MSDE or SQL Server in either desktop or enterprise scenarios.
We do sell our software to clients who may or may not already have SQL on their machines. During installation, it searches for sqlservr.exe for existing SQL installations and if it finds nothing, will then install MSDE 1.0 to house the db files.
My question is this -
I can manually create a db or manually attach an existing db through sql query analyser where there is a full-blown SQL installation. Is there any way I can do the same where there is only MSDE installed? The simple solution, I guess, would be to download one of the freeware or shareware MSDE "Enterprise Managers", but this won't always be suitable for a client installation.
Many thanks for your assistance all.
:cool:
Attaching BAK File On Database
Apr 12, 2013there was a failure due to power shutdown,and the .mdf and .ldf files on the DB is not longer available. there is a backup done 5days ago with the title nice_cls.BAK. How do i restore or reattach the .bak file on the NICE-CLS database.
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Feb 9, 2004Hi there,
I'm trying to attach a DB using a single MDF file. The file was not properly detached as our server had crashed suddenly neither was the a proper backup done..When I try to attach it says
"the file you've specified is not a valid sql server database file" . But another database was restored using a MDF file without any problems ?
Please do get back if anyone may get what the problem likely is ? It'd be of great help. Let me know if my problem was clear or if I've to put it in a different fashion.
Cheers
Ganesh
Error Attaching .mdf File...
Jan 7, 2008Attemping to reattach a recovered .mdf and associated .ldf from a crashed disk drive and I am getting the error below. I attempted to create a new db, stop the service, replace the new data files with the recovered db files and restarted the SQL service so that I could run a dbcc checkdb while the db was in suspect mode, however was unable to do this. This error leads me to belive that the log file needs to be rebuild, but that the mdf files could be a decent shape. Any help would be apprecaited. Thanks!
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Attach database failed for Server 'AUTOBASEAutobase'. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Smo)
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For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=9.00.1399.00&EvtSrc=Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.ExceptionTemplates.FailedOperationExceptionText&EvtID=Attach+database+Server&LinkId=20476
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Program Location:
at Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.Server.AttachDatabase(String name, StringCollection files, String owner)
at Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.SqlManagerUI.AttachDatabaseData.PrimaryFile.Attach()
at Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.SqlManagerUI.AttachDatabase.SendDataToServer()
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An exception occurred while executing a Transact-SQL statement or batch. (Microsoft.SqlServer.ConnectionInfo)
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Program Location:
at Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Common.ServerConnection.ExecuteNonQuery(String sqlCommand, ExecutionTypes executionType)
at Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Common.ServerConnection.ExecuteNonQuery(StringCollection sqlCommands, ExecutionTypes executionType)
at Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.ExecutionManager.ExecuteNonQuery(StringCollection queries)
at Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.Server.AttachDatabaseWorker(String name, StringCollection files, String owner, AttachOptions attachOptions)
at Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.Server.AttachDatabase(String name, StringCollection files, String owner)
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An error occurred while processing the log for database 'ABSystem7'. If possible, restore from backup. If a backup is not available, it might be necessary to rebuild the log.
Could not open new database 'ABSystem7'. CREATE DATABASE is aborted. (.Net SqlClient Data Provider)
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For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&EvtSrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=9004&LinkId=20476
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Server Name: .Autobase
Error Number: 9004
Severity: 21
State: 1
Line Number: 1
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Program Location:
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection.OnError(SqlException exception, Boolean breakConnection)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnection.OnError(SqlException exception, Boolean breakConnection)
at System.Data.SqlClient.TdsParser.ThrowExceptionAndWarning(TdsParserStateObject stateObj)
at System.Data.SqlClient.TdsParser.Run(RunBehavior runBehavior, SqlCommand cmdHandler, SqlDataReader dataStream, BulkCopySimpleResultSet bulkCopyHandler, TdsParserStateObject stateObj)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlCommand.RunExecuteNonQueryTds(String methodName, Boolean async)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlCommand.InternalExecuteNonQuery(DbAsyncResult result, String methodName, Boolean sendToPipe)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlCommand.ExecuteNonQuery()
at Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Common.ServerConnection.ExecuteNonQuery(String sqlCommand, ExecutionTypes executionType)
Attaching A Database Without A Log File
Jul 20, 2005Hiis it possible to attach a database when a log file is missing?My database had one .MDF file and 2 .LDFs. I lost one of the .LDFs. Is itpossible to recover any data?Tegie
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Mar 6, 2008I have a VBExpress 2008 application that uses LINQ to SQL to manipulate data in an SQLExpress 2005 database.
I successfully instatiate a DataContext object and examine its metadata through its .Mapping methods and properties. But when I attempt to set the DataSource for a BindingSource control to one of the tables, I get a run-time error.
Specifically:
Dim dc As New DiabetesData(My.Settings.DiabetesData_dbPath)
For Each mt As MetaTable In dc.Mapping.GetTables
...(examine some properties)...
Next
frmEZView.bsPrimary.DataSource = dc.GetTable(Of BGTest)()
generates the error:
System.Data.SqlClient.SqlException was unhandled
Class=14
ErrorCode=-2146232060
LineNumber=65536
Message="An attempt to attach an auto-named database for file SbearMedicalDiabetesDiabetesData2.mdf failed. A database with the same name exists, or specified file cannot be opened, or it is located on UNC share."
Number=15350
Procedure=""
Server="\.pipe8280AA0D-38A6-41 sqlquery"
Source=".Net SqlClient Data Provider"
State=1
From the Immediate window: ?My.Settings.DiabetesData_dbPath
"SbearMedicalDiabetesDiabetesData2.mdf"
bsPrimary is a BindingSource on a form named frmEZView.
Public Class DiabetesData includes a property Public BGTests As Table(Of BGTest) and a subsequent definition of BGTest.
Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong?
Thanks,
--Mable
Attaching Database Without Ldf File?
Jul 24, 2007Hi all,
I have deleted the .ldf file now i am having only the .mdf file. Is it possible to attach the database without shutdown the sql server.
Thanks.
Attaching A SQL Server 2000 DB W/out The Log File
Oct 31, 2001How do I reattached a SQL server database if the log file was not backed up and none is available. Our server went belly up and the backups were only copying the *.MDF files. The log files were not being included in the backup for some reason.
I know in version 7.0 you could reattach with out the log file but I am having a more difficult time figuring out how to get around thin in SQL 2000. Anybody got any ideas???
Thanks!!!
Attaching A .mdf File To The MSSQL 2000 Using Commandline
Mar 30, 2007Hi ,
we have a requirement to create a database of our application in client's system. and we assume that already MS Sql server is installed.
we have a .mdf file of our database. Is there any way I can attach .mdf file to the database using command line. so that I can write a batch file and run that batch to create the database in our client's system.
-regards
GRK
Attaching SQL 2000 Database (.mdf) With Missing (.ldf) File
Mar 27, 2007Hello
Please can anyone help me
I've been given a .mdf file from sql server 2000 which i need to attach but we do not have the .ldf file
I am unable to recover the old .ldf file
I have tried the attach single file command but obvioulsy this still looks for the old .ldf file path which no longer exists
any help would be mostly appriciated
many thanks
Martin
Problem Facing When Attaching Back File To Database
May 24, 2008I had taken back up on employee from my office. Office server name is UMASHANKAR. My server name is XYZ. I had attached that back up file BY RIGHT CLICKING :: SERVICE OBJECT-->BACKUP DEVICES-->NEW BACK UP DEVICE.Now i create database of EMPLOYEE my server XYZ. I had tried to restore EMPLOYEE back file by right clicking EMPLOYEE database-->TASKS-->RESTORE-->FILE OR FILEGROUP-->To Database: EmployeeSource of Restore:From Device: Employee.bak(I had selected from file by browsing)i had selected recent back up.But server name in back up is UmashankarMy server name is XYZwhen i am clicking ok then i am getting this error.Restore failed for Server 'XYZ'.(Microsoft.SqlServer.Smo)Additional information:|--> An exception occured while executing a Transact-SQL statement or batch. | --> The media set has 2 media families but only 1 are provided. All members must be provided. All members must be provided. RESTORE DATABASE is terminating abnormally. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 3132)Plz solve this problem. I need it urgently
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Mar 14, 2007Hi,
can any one help me , i am facing an issue on SSIS mail task, i want to attach a file of size 2 MB. it's getting error :
[Send Mail Task] Error: An error occurred with the following error message: "The operation has timed out.".
thanks,
sun.
To Rename A File By Attaching Date Stamp Using SSIS
Feb 26, 2008
Hi All,
I have a dataflow task that creates a text file and posts it in a FTP share.
In need to rename the file attaching datestamp(current date of package execution) at the end of filename.
For ex: My dataflowtask creates a file called 'Samplename.txt'
I need to rename it to : 'Samplename20080225.txt.
I think it can be done using the File task...I see an option to rename the file but not sure of how to configure the task to attach current datestamp.
I see some suggestions online, but complete steps on how to implement the above would be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
Copy A Database With Copy The .mdf File And Attaching It With A New Name?
Nov 4, 2006Hello,
if i have a given database (a model) and i want to copy this database in the same database instance. Is it ok to copy the mdf and ldf file and attach the files with a new database name in the same instance.
Or is the datebase name part of the .mdf file?
Regards
Markus
Re-Attaching DB
Aug 10, 2005Forgive my ignorance, but I'm just working thru some examples, and I tried to reattach a db to another server, without the log file I created for the db. Having reattached it, it worked fine - without the log file??? Where does it make any log records? Why didn't it complain?
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Oct 27, 2005Hi GuysI'm recovering from a hard disk crash, trying to reattach recoveredfiles.The MDF file seems fine, but I get:"Server: Msg 9004, Level 23, State 1, Line 1An error occurred while processing the log for database'NetCoverAdmin'."when I try to include the LDF file. My command was:EXEC sp_attach_db @dbname = N'NetCoverAdmin',@filename1 = N'c:Program FilesMicrosoft SQLServerMSSQLDataNetcoverAdmin_Data.MDF',@filename2 = N'c:Program FilesMicrosoft SQLServerMSSQLDataNetcoverAdmin_Log.LDF'Is there any way I can restore the database without the LDF file?My backups where on another disk that mysteriously failed at the sametime, so I have to work what I got...Any help appreciated!!Thanks
View 2 Replies View RelatedAttaching Files
Jun 21, 2005I have just started using ASP.net.I have to develop a system that attaches word and PDF files to form. I also need to be able to do a full text search on the documents attached.I'm currently using SQL server 2000 as my backend DBMS, but I have never used it to attach files. My mates recommend using BLOGS but I'm not sure how to do this and I'm not sure if I can do a full text search using this solution.Could some body please recommend a solution to get me started.Thanks in advancedPaddy
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Feb 2, 2006I have been asked to edit a web based database and have been given the site on cd.
I have installed IIS, sql server express and Visual Web Developer express.
I am having problems getting the mdf database connected. It works at the school where they have it installed and as far as I know I have mirrored the configuration they have on one of my test servers.
The database is in App_Data
the connection string is "Data Source=.SQLEXPRESS;AttachDbFilename=c:inetpubwwwrootApp_Datacampbell.mdf;Integrated Security=True;User Instance=True"
And the state is closed.
When I view one of the aspx pages in IE I get the following.
Server Error in '/' Application.
Configuration Error
Description: An error occurred during the processing of a configuration file required to service this request. Please review the specific error details below and modify your configuration file appropriately. Parser Error Message: It is an error to use a section registered as allowDefinition='MachineToApplication' beyond application level. This error can be caused by a virtual directory not being configured as an application in IIS.Source Error:
Line 6: <compilation defaultLanguage="vb" debug="true" />
Line 7: <customErrors mode="Off" />
Line 8: <authentication mode="Windows" />
Line 9: <trace enabled="false" requestLimit="10" pageOutput="false" traceMode="SortByTime" localOnly="true" />
Line 10: <sessionState mode="InProc" stateConnectionString="tcpip=127.0.0.1:42424" sqlConnectionString="data source=127.0.0.1;user id=sa;password=" cookieless="false" timeout="20" />Source File: c:inetpubwwwrootappcampbell_houseweb.config Line: 8
The common error is:
"Error 1 It is an error to use a section registered as allowDefinition='MachineToApplication' beyond application level. This error can be caused by a virtual directory not being configured as an application in IIS. c:inetpubwwwrootAppCampbell_HouseWeb.config 8 "
When I test the database connection I get a message
The header file for 'c:inetpubwwwrootApp_Datacampbell.mdf ' is not a valid database file header. The File Size property is incorrect. An attempt to attach an auto named database for file 'c:inetpubwwwrootApp_Datacampbell.mdf ' failed.A database with the same name existsor the specified file cannot be opened or it is located on a UNC share
Any help would be great.
Attaching 6.5 Databases To 7.0
Mar 17, 2001Hi there:
Can any one help me for attaching the 6.5 databases to 7.0
Thanks,Jay
Re-Attaching Databases
May 5, 2004Haven't posted in a while but got great advice the last time I did - http://www.dbforums.com/t573220.html
I hope someone can give me some advice this time.
Due to a flawed Microsoft hotfix the o/s on which my SQL Server was trashed completely causing me to lose some databases completely. The o/s and SQL Server have now been reinstalled (same version as before).
I have about 716 databases and logfiles which I need to re-attach to the server. I don't have the old master db or a db of all the database names. I was thinking I could write an asp script using FSO to get all the database & log file names & paths and attach them using sp_attach_db.
If anyone knows an easier way to do it or has advice to give, I would be really greatful.
Detaching And Attaching
Dec 10, 2006Hi,
Im not new to SQL Server but I am new to v.2005. We have done a class project and to finish up I am creating schemas, logins and different user roles and permissions.
I now need to detach the DB and send it to our team leader for submission. I'm scared to do this because I don't know if all the logins and passwords I've created will appear in it's new location. Will they be there in the new server's security folder just as I created them or will they dissapear into the ether?
Signed:
Sweating very much
It is better to be prepared and not have an opportunity than to not be prepared and have an opportunity
Renaming While Attaching
Apr 26, 2007I am using SQL Server Management Studio with SQL Server 2005. On my development SQL server, I have developers using a database named TestData. An off-site developer has sent new versions of TestData.MDF and TestData.LDF. I want to attach this new database to the same development server for testing, without overwriting the existing database in use by the developers. How can I rename this new TestData to something like TestDataNew while attaching it? I only have the MDF and LDF files.
Thanks.
Attaching A Database
Apr 2, 2008
The situation :
I am making mass changes to my program and database.
The goal is to not make changes to the database at the customer sites, but to clone their current database, and work with that one.
The solution:
I wrote code and queries to detach the database, copy it to another directory on the same computer with a different name, then attach it with the new name.
The process is:
run : sp_detach_db "' + aDatabase + '", ''false'';' (aDatabase is the original database name)
Then, in code, delete the original .ldf file, and copy the database.mdf file to new directory with new name.
then run (for both the new and the original databases):
Create Database "' + aDatabase + '" on
(NAME = ''' + aDatabase + ''', FILENAME = ''' + FormatFilePath(aPath) + aDatabase + '.mdf''
For Attach
This works, up to a point.
The problem :
When I inspect the properties of the newly attached database, with the new name and new directory, the logical name of the database is still the original name.
I TRIED running this query :
sp_attach_single_file_db @dbName= "' + aDatabase + '",'
@physname= ''' + FormatFilePath(aPath) + aDatabase + '.mdf'
but it returns(even though I have deleted the .ldf files for the original dataset) :
Could not open new database 'Test62'. CREATE DATABASE is aborted.
Cannot create file 'E:Data6Test62Test62_log.LDF' because it already exists. Change the file path or the file name, and retry the operation.
File activation failure. The physical file name "E:Data6TestTest_log.LDF" may be incorrect.
(original database name = data6 est est, new database name is data6 est62 est62)
Is there a way to do this? Or do I just need to give it up?
Help Attaching The Database
Oct 11, 2007
hello
i am having a problem attaching database.
The Problem :
I have created a database using sqlserver express edition.now i have installed enterprise edition ,so i am attaching the database which is created in sqlserver express edition into the enterprise edition.it is showing error
TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
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Attach database failed for Server 'SRINIVAS'. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Smo)
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=9.00.1399.00&EvtSrc=Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.ExceptionTemplates.FailedOperationExceptionText&EvtID=Attach+database+Server&LinkId=20476
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
An exception occurred while executing a Transact-SQL statement or batch. (Microsoft.SqlServer.ConnectionInfo)
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Could not find row in sysindexes for database ID 13, object ID 1, index ID 1. Run DBCC CHECKTABLE on sysindexes.
Could not open new database 'FMS'. CREATE DATABASE is aborted. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 602)
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&EvtSrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=602&LinkId=20476
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BUTTONS:
OK
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Can anyone Help me
thanks
Attaching A DB In Express 2005
Jun 14, 2007I am having trouble attaching a db to ms sql express 2005.I have the db in a folder deep down in my drive, within an asp.net website project. For some wierd reason i can't drill down more than two levels to get to the DB Anyone have any ideas why? Ilan
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Oct 15, 2007I am trying to attach a db to SQL Server 2005 and assign a User to the DB that can read and write. I am using one user (CreateDBs) to attach the DB and a second user (TestUser) to do the reading and writing. I run the following code and the DB is attached but I get the following error when I run the code below.
********************ERROR********************
System.Data.SqlClient.SqlException: Cannot open database "hello2" requested by the login. The login failed.
Login failed for user 'CreateDBs'.
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnection.OnError(SqlException exception, Boolean breakConnection)
at System.Data.SqlClient.TdsParser.ThrowExceptionAndWarning(TdsParserStateObject stateObj)
at System.Data.SqlClient.TdsParser.Run(RunBehavior runBehavior, SqlCommand cmdHandler, SqlDataReader dataStream, BulkCopySimpleResultSet bulkCopyHandler, TdsParserStateObject stateObj)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds.CompleteLogin(Boolean enlistOK)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds.AttemptOneLogin(ServerInfo serverInfo, String newPassword, Boolean ignoreSniOpenTimeout, Int64 timerExpire, SqlConnection owningObject)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds.LoginNoFailover(String host, String newPassword, Boolean redirectedUserInstance, SqlConnection owningObject, SqlConnectionString connectionOptions, Int64 timerStart)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds.OpenLoginEnlist(SqlConnection owningObject, SqlConnectionString connectionOptions, String newPassword, Boolean redirectedUserInstance)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds..ctor(DbConnectionPoolIdentity identity, SqlConnectionString connectionOptions, Object providerInfo, String newPassword, SqlConnection owningObject, Boolean redirectedUserInstance)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnectionFactory.CreateConnection(DbConnectionOptions options, Object poolGroupProviderInfo, DbConnectionPool pool, DbConnection owningConnection)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionFactory.CreatePooledConnection(DbConnection owningConnection, DbConnectionPool pool, DbConnectionOptions options)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionPool.CreateObject(DbConnection owningObject)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionPool.UserCreateRequest(DbConnection owningObject)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionPool.GetConnection(DbConnection owningObject)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionFactory.GetConnection(DbConnection owningConnection)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionClosed.OpenConnection(DbConnection outerConnection, DbConnectionFactory connectionFactory)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection.Open()
at NewSite.submit_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e) in X:InetpubRMA4NewSite.aspx.vb:line 120
********************CODE********************
'Need to attach to SQL Server
Dim objConn As New SqlConnection("Server=Web-testbedSQLExpress;uid=CreateDBs;pwd=ABC123;database=master")
objConn.Open()Dim objCmd As New SqlCommand("EXEC sp_attach_db @dbname = N'" & sitename & "', @filename1 = N'X:sites" & sitename & "Database" & sitename & ".mdf', @filename2 = N'X:sites" & sitename & "Database" & sitename & "_log.ldf'", objConn)
objCmd.CommandType = CommandType.Text
objCmd.ExecuteNonQuery()
objConn.Close()objConn = New SqlConnection("Server=Web-testbedSQLExpress;uid=CreateDBs;pwd=ABC123;database=" & sitename)
objConn.Open()objCmd = New SqlCommand("EXEC sp_addrolemember db_datareader, TestUser", objConn)
objCmd.CommandType = CommandType.Text
objCmd.ExecuteNonQuery()
objConn.Close()objConn = New SqlConnection("Server=Web-testbedSQLExpress;uid=CreateDBs;pwd=ABC123;database=" & sitename)
objConn.Open()objCmd = New SqlCommand("EXEC sp_addrolemember db_datawriter, TestUser", objConn)
objCmd.CommandType = CommandType.Text
objCmd.ExecuteNonQuery()
objConn.Close()
It still doesn't work if I use sa as the user. I know I am missing a step, what is it?
Help - Error In Attaching Database
Jun 12, 2008i try to attach sqlserver db but i get this error
TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express------------------------------
Attach database failed for Server 'srvsqlsrv'. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Express.Smo)
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=9.00.2047.00&EvtSrc=Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.ExceptionTemplates.FailedOperationExceptionText&EvtID=Attach+database+Server&LinkId=20476
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An exception occurred while executing a Transact-SQL statement or batch. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Express.ConnectionInfo)
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One or more files do not match the primary file of the database. If you are attempting to attach a database, retry the operation with the correct files. If this is an existing database, the file may be corrupted and should be restored from a backup. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 5173)
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=09.00.2047&EvtSrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=5173&LinkId=20476
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what i will do to solve this error
Attaching .mdf To SQL Server 2005???
Feb 27, 2006If I only have a .mdf file available, how can I attach it to SQL Server 2005? It keeps asking for a .ldf file which I don't have.This one's related to post http://forums.asp.net/1210138/ShowPost.aspx
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Dec 1, 2000Hi,
I wanted to create a removable SQL Server 7.0 database. So I created the database using the sp_create_removable system stored procedure, imported objects and data, ensured that the database is configured properly for distribution on removable media (using sp_certify_removable system stored procedure), and detached it from original SQL Server. So far, so good. The database consists of 3 files: MYDB_SYS, MYDB_DATA and MYDB_LOG. I copied
MYDB_DATA on a CD, and MYDB_SYS and MYDB_LOG on hard disk of a different server. If I execute the following statement:
Execute sp_attach_db
@dbname = 'MYDB'
, @filename1 = 'C:MYDB_SYS.MDF'
, @filename2 = 'E:MYDB_DATA.NDF'
, @filename3 = 'C:MYDB_LOG.LDF'
I get the following messages:
Server: Msg 5105, Level 16, State 4, Line 1
Device activation error. The physical file name 'E:MYDB_DATA.NDF' may be incorrect.
Server: Msg 945, Level 14, State 1, Line 1
Database 'MYDB' cannot be opened because some of the files could not be activated.
Server: Msg 1813, Level 16, State 1, Line 1
Could not open new database 'MYDB'. CREATE DATABASE is aborted.
I can successfully execute the above statement if I make MYDB_SYS.MDF file read only, but then MYDB is created as read only, and this option can not be changed.
Please, help.
Maja
Attaching Db Doesn't Work
Mar 1, 2001I try to copy a DB from one server to another. On the target server an older version of the DB has been deleted and I now try to attach the new version using "sp_attach_db DBname, Filelocation", but I always get an error "Device Activation error. The physical file name 'D:mssql7dataAgency_log.ldf' may be incorrect"
"Database 'Agency' cannot be Created"
To me it seems that the database is looking for the log files (now deleted).
I've tried forcing a new log file I created using the same locations for the mdfs. I've tried using create a new database and replace the mdf file, but nothing works.