How To Attach The Detached Database
Oct 1, 2007Dear All,
i've detached my database. how to attache thesame again?
Vinod
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Detached - Now Cannot Attach!
Mar 5, 2008I feel that I have done something stupid here.
I used SSMSE to detach my database so that I could create a copy - no problem here.
But then in SSMSE I right-clicked Databases, chose attach and expected to see my original database. But there are no databases shown in the attach window!
I have tried to find the original database in SSMSE but nothing I do allows me to see it. However, Windows Explorer shows me that the files are still where they were when I detached them.
Please help - this is driving me crazy.
Thanks
Chris
Why Can I Not See My Detached Database?
Mar 5, 2008I feel that I have done something stupid here.I used SSMSE to detach my database so that I could create a copy - no problem here.But then in SSMSE I right-clicked Databases, chose attach and expected to see my original database. But there are no databases shown in the attach window!I have tried to find the original database in SSMSE but nothing I do allows me to see it. However, Windows Explorer shows me that the files are still where they were when I detached them.Please help - this is driving me crazy.ThanksChris
Using Detached Database...
Nov 1, 2006Hello,
I currently have an application that uses a Access/JET database for a desktop application. The application is single-user and outside of a few corrupt MDBs occasionally, the setup is working fine.
I am thinking about switching out from using the Access database to using a SQL Server Express detached database. I'm not sure if this is a "proper" usage of a detached database, but I've verified that I can access and query a detached one...
Is this something that is recommended? Are there any performance issues associated with it (I believe the detached would be faster than the JET database.) What kind of maintainence would be needed for the SQL Server file? (I currently have a "Repair and Compact" option for the Access file...anything along those lines needed?) Is there anything else I should be aware of?
Thank in advance!
Attached Vs Detached Database
Nov 11, 2007Hello all,
I'm using SQL 2005 Express edition. I'm currently connecting to the database file directrly (from ASP.NET) and that db file is not attached to the server.
My question is this:
What is the difference ? Will the performance improve if the db is attached and I connect to it throught the server ? I'm really not sure what the difference is.
Thanks
Detached Vs Attached Database Files
Nov 11, 2007Hello all,
I'm using SQL 2005 Express edition. I'm currently connecting to the database file directrly (from ASP.NET) and that db file is not attached to the server.
My question is this:
What is the difference ? Will the performance improve if the db is attached and I connect to it throught the server ? I'm really not sure what the difference is.
Thanks
Physical Files Can Not Be Deleted After Database Detached
Oct 10, 2007I have detached the database via sp_detach_db in a job, (I was trying to use a job to detach the database, then make copies of the mdf file, then attach the databases as different copies, somehow the job failed due to file locked) I tried to delete the physical files, but they were still locked. I tried several times, two of them I was able to delete the mdf files, but not the ldf file. The other one both mdf file and ldf file can not be deleted. I was not able to see the database via Management studio.
Can anyone help?
Thanks
How Do I Recover Database From A Detached Backup Device?
Nov 29, 2007I ran into a problem today where I had to pull a backup file from an older tape. The file was originally is a backup that was stored in a device like :
EXEC sp_addumpdevice
'disk', --type
'c2000_BackupDevice', --logical name
'\UNCPathackupFile.bak' --physical location
I put the file from the tape on a File Server and then tried to create a new backup device pointing to the file. That's easy enough, but when I try to restore from it I get an device error saying it's offline.
How can I get that device attached to my server and then extract the backup files stored inside it?
Please advise b/c this is an interesting problem I hadn't anticipated and it argues that I should change my backup strategy .
Thanks for any advice/experience you can provide,
alex8675
Transact SQL :: Moving MDF And NDF Files After Database Is Detached
Aug 19, 2015I am using SQL 2012 SE. I am trying to move .mdf and .ndf files after a database is detached. Here is my code that is just to copy the mdf file. I am testing it against this file now and if it worked then I would do the move ldf file the same way.
EXEC master.dbo.sp_configure 'show advanced options', 1
RECONFIGURE WITH OVERRIDE
GO
EXEC master.dbo.sp_configure 'xp_cmdshell', 1
RECONFIGURE WITH OVERRIDE
DECLARE @cmd nvarchar(4000)
[Code] ...
The only message is I see while the query is executing is :Configuration option 'show advanced options' changed from 0 to 1. Run the RECONFIGURE statement to install.
If I manually copy over the file it takes 30 seconds since the file is only 2GB and the script takes 45 minutes and still executing.
Migrating From Sql2000 MSDE Database To Sql2005 Express - Attach Database Errors
Apr 23, 2006I 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?
Help pls?
Attach Aspnetdb.mdf Failed, But I Can't Find Attach Statement In The Web.config
Nov 21, 2007An attempt to attach an auto-named database for file C:WebApp_Dataaspnetdb.mdf failed. A database with the same name exists, or specified file cannot be opened, or it is located on UNC share.
My web.config file, the connection strings
<connectionStrings>
<add name="POAdatabaseConnectionString1" connectionString="Data Source=sss;Persist Security Info=True;Initial Catalog=POAdatabase.mdf;Integrated Security=SSPI" providerName="System.Data.SqlClient" />
</connectionStrings>
I cann't really find the statement for attaching aspnetdb.mdf. I don't where to find it. Is there any other web.config file in the C drive? Thanks for help!
An Attempt To Attach An Auto-named Database For File (file Location).../Database.mdf Failed. A Database With The Same Name Exists, Or Specified File Cannot Be Opened, Or It Is Located On UNC Share.
Sep 2, 2007Greetings, I have just arrived back into the country (NZ) and back into ASP.NET.
I am having trouble with the following:An attempt to attach an auto-named database for file (file location).../Database.mdf failed. A database with the same name exists, or specified file cannot be opened, or it is located on UNC share.
It has only begun since i decided i wanted to use IIS, I realise VWD comes with its own localhost, but since it is only temporary, i wanted a permanent shortcut on my desktop to link to my intranet page.
Anyone have any ideas why i am getting the above error? have searched many places on the internet and not getting any closer.
Cheers ~ J
Attach Database To SQL2005 From Old MSDE Database
Apr 22, 2006I 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 the company says 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 an 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.
Or... is there a way to attach the databases to SQLExpress manually?
Help pls?
Detach Database, Attach Database Without Log File
Jul 20, 2005If I detach a database on a server, then attach the database with asingle file only using the data file...will I lose any transactionsthat were in the original log file? There is a debate going on here atwork where some people think that during the detach, transactions inthe log file are saved to the data file.Thanks!
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Nov 26, 2001Hi guys,
I had user who would like attach trial database and de-attach database when he do development. I do not want him had any other permission except the database he attach. I give him database creator role. But it did not seems work. I have to give him database creator role and system admin role also. Any one have better ideas about this?
Thanks for help
Helen
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Feb 16, 2006Basically says chain linkage mismatch
Any way to fix this?
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May 14, 2006hi ,
i want to use a database that someone created in SQL SERVER 2000/WINDOWS SERVER 2003.My system is SQL SERVER 2000/XP SP2 PRO .The problem is that the database is an unknown file .I mean ,it isn't ,as usually, an .mdf or .ldf file ,so i cannot attach it to the server.
Is there a problem in compatibility between the different versions of windows?Or is missing something from the database?What can i do?
Thanx in advanced
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Jan 31, 2007I want to attach a database that one of the developers had detach it. The LDF file was deleted after detach.
I tried to attach and rebuild the log file in SQL2005 using the following:
USE [master]
GO
CREATE DATABASE [Test] ON
(FILENAME = N'G:MSSQLDataTest.mdf')
FOR ATTACH_REBUILD_LOG
GO
I get the following error:
File activation failure. The physical file name "D:MSSQLDATATest_log.LDF" may be incorrect.
The log cannot be rebuilt because the database was not cleanly shut down.
Msg 1813, Level 16, State 2, Line 1
Could not open new database 'Test'. CREATE DATABASE is aborted.
What should I do?
Thanks,
Canada DBA
Attach Database
Oct 14, 2006I have a database on a server and want to put it my local laptop that also has sql express. I attached the db, I see it in Management Studio but it does not show up in
C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLData so my app is not working correctely. How do I get the db to show up in the MSSWLData folder. I'm a bit confused.
Cannot Attach My Database
Dec 15, 2006That's the error I get.Please help
'
TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express------------------------------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)------------------------------C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.3MSSQLDataMyNewDB.mdf is not a primary database file. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 5171)
Can't Attach To Database
Jan 23, 2007Hi,
I have a database that I developed using both Toad for SQL and SQL Server Managment Studio.
All was working fine. I could connect to the database with one of the above and also run two an applications I developed (one in C# and One in VB.NET using VS Express) using the standard SQLConnection class.
the following connection string worked fine...
Server="(local)"; Trusted_Connection="yes"; Database="CDEvolution";
Now, for one reason or another I decided to create a new data source in my Visual Studio project and pointed it to the database fine.
At first it seemed ok as I could see all tables from teh database. However somethign strage has happened. I now can't access the database in TOAD or SQL Server Managment Studio. I also couldn't connect using the above string.
I finally managed to get the two appllications I developed to access database using the following connection string...
Data Source=.SQLEXPRESS;AttachDbFilename=C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQLDataCDEvolution.mdf;Integrated Security=True;Connect Timeout=6000;User Instance=True;
and the applications work fine, however I can access the database using the DB tools.
In SQL Server Managment Studio I remove the database and tried to attach it again but I keep getting the following error message...Could not find row in sysindexes for database ID 5, object ID 1, index ID 1. Run DBCC CHECKTABLE on sysindexes.
Could not open new database 'C:PROGRAM FILESMICROSOFT SQL SERVERMSSQLDATACDEVOLUTION.MDF'. CREATE DATABASE is aborted. (.Net SqlClient Data Provider)
Any ideas on how I can get access back?
Cheers in advance,
Kevin
Can Not Attach Database,
Oct 29, 2006Can not attach database,
Error message;
The file you've specified is not a valid SQL Server database file.
My costumer HDD some files Deleted mybe elektric prblem -Elektric
go,com,go,come- then windows not opened.
insert corrupt hdd Another computer, then recovering (recover my files
software)
Recover mdf and ldf files. but I can not not attach mdf. file,
I am recovery .mdf file http://www.officerecovery.com/mssql/ some table ok.
but my importand table is not ok.
if I can recover another recovery software , my database correct recover or
same.?
I am using RecoverMyFiles.
Pleace help me.
Thanks.
Database Will Not Attach.
Jun 29, 2006Hi,
We are trying to attach a Database from SQL7 to SQL2K SP3.
On SQL7
The Database was detached and the MDF copied to the New Server.
On SQL2K
We used the attach Db (in Enterprise Manager).
We get a red 'x' as normal against the logfile and noramlly it would create a new one when u proceed, but this time we are getting an error after the dialogue box asking to create a new one:
Error 1813: Could not open new database 'dbname'. CREATE DATABASE is aborted.
Device activation error. The physical file name 'd:mssql7datadbname.ldf' maybe incorrect.
The path is where the logfile resided on the old server.
Regards
John.
HELP... Need To MDF Only, But It Was Not Detached
May 18, 2001Today we turned off SQL Server 7, copied the MDF file (a five-month, 245MB project) to the network, reformatted and installed Windows 2000 SBS with SQL Server 2000.
Lo and behold, SQL Server 2000 refuses to attach the MDF file, claiming it cannot find the accompanying LDF (no longer in existence). Using sp_attach_single_file_db did not help, nor did creating a database of the same name on the server, detaching it, and trying to swap the old MDF file for it.
Please help... if I have to get out a hex editor to get this database attached, I'm ready, but nothing I've tried works so far, and this is very important data--I can't believe the log file is THAT important, especially after committing anything left while shutting down the service.
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Attach Database Fails
Sep 20, 2004Folks, i had a database with data and log file on seperate disks. After reboot, i've lost the log file; now i am trying to attache the data file using EM and QA, i get the following error; plz guide:
sp_attach_single_file_db 'production', 'd:production_data.mdf'
Server: Msg 1813, Level 16, State 2, Line 1
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Howdy!