I'm using SQL Server 2016 and SQL Server Management Studio updated to v17.4.
I want to use Always Encrypted to encrypt a column. I tried to run the Always Encrypted wizard as illustrated in a number of places. I right click the database node, choose Tasks and there's supposed to be an option Encrypt Columns, but there isn't.
In the Security folder of the database in Management Studio, there's an option of Always Encrypted Keys, but I want to use the wizard.
How can I get the Encrypt Columns option to be displayed and display the wizard?
I had to download Sql Server 2016 SP1 and that solved the problem. I got the direction from a different question, SQL2016 Not able to create Column Master Key, in seth flowers answer.
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I want to move a database from our testing server to my local server. I don't have the option of back up and restore since I don't have permission. So I decided to use the generate script option to create all the scripts for the DB and then move over the database to my local server. The problem I'm facing is that most of these tables have foreign key relationships and when I generate the scripts, they are being generated in alphabetical order and therefore my scripts are failing. Is there a way to generate scripts where the tables are aligned based on their foreign key relationships? If not, is there some other way to achieve this?
You have to change some settings on advanced options. Remember setting the right compatibility level of your target server, this option can mess up your script.
I've used this tool to migrate many times from SQL Server 2019 to 2019 (Windows and Linux) and to 2012.
One thing you have to check before saving your script is the encoding when you have to include data.
I have two encrypted columns in SQL Server 2016 and I would like to update the values of these 2 columns.
I read on the Microsoft Always Encrypted page that to be able to update an encrypted colum, it "requires at least SQL Server Management Studio version 17 to insert, update, or filter encrypted columns." So I looked at SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) download page, the current release for production use is v16.5.3. The only v17 I can see is 17.0 RC3 and it has a comment saying "not recommended for production use". Our Operation team is not very willing to use this version since it is not recommended. Our C# code can make changes to these columns, but it is not an easy process to update production source code and we simply want to fix some data in these encrypted columns.
So the question is without SSMS version 17, is there a way to update SQL erver 2016 Encrypted Columns in SSMS?
Update: SSMS v17.0 has released. You should now be able to update encrypted cells.
Unfortunately, the answer to your question is no. Currently only SSMS v17 release candidates support updating cells encrypted using Always Encrypted.
I have been experiencing random connection/handshake problems w/ a hyper server VM running SQL and SSRS
So the network guys suggested building a new VM and trying it there. (Have you tried rebooting? )
I asked that they rename the old server (--> SQLBKUP) and name the new server to the current name (--> SQL) so all my connection strings will continue to work.
Regardless the wisdom of that approach, that is all now done.
All of our applications work. (and the weird handshake issue is gone,joy)
I have reinstalled SSRS and I thought I was home free.
We backed up and restored the ReportServer and ReportServerTemp databases to the new server.
If i try to point to these databases , I keep getting this error
The report server installation is not initialized. (rsReportServerNotActivated) Get Online Help
Any all information I can find about this for 2012 says that the initialization happens automatically when you configure a database.
I tried creating a new database, and presto, everything works fine.
I reconfigured SSRS to point at the old database and I again get the rsReportServerNotActivated error.
I also 'powered down' SQLBKUP in case it was causing some confusion, I cant imagine what that might be, but why not... This did NOT correct the problem.
Any ideas on why the databases that were working on 1 server wont work on the new one?
Searching the interweb for this issue I find two results for 2012 SSRS (many hits for 2005 issues/resolutions )
this article details how the RSExec role should be configured, I have verified that is all correct.
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc281308.aspx
this article details the mechanics of various ways to move a database. The back up and restore operations went off w/o a hitch.
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms156421.aspx
neither article mentions cleaning up any server names, ip addresses, etc. that might be in a config table. Inspecting the tables in SSMS, I dont see any tables that look like they might need such attention.
I can always recreate the environment, I am aout to that point, at least I will know what I have in front of me. If anyone has any suggestions, i would appreciate it, Im sure I will be up for a while... :-)
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You are getting that error because you haven't moved the old encryption keys to the new server. SSRS uses encryption to secure credentials and connection information. You'll need to get the encryption keys from the old server and restore them to the new one OR if you don't have the keys anymore you can create new ones but you'll need to setup your connection information again.
First backup your old encryption keys:
Start the Reporting Services Configuration Manager, and
then connect to the report server instance you want to configure.
Click Encryption Keys, and then click Back Up.
Type a strong password.
Specify a file to contain the stored key. Reporting Services appends a
.snk file extension to the file. Consider storing the file on a disk
separate from the report server.
Click OK.
Then restore the keys to the new server:
Start the Reporting Services Configuration Manager, and then connect to the report server instance you want to configure.
On the Encryption Keys page, click Restore.
Select the .snk file that contains the back up copy.
Type the password that unlocks the file.
Click OK.
You can also use the rskeymgmt utility, see the MSDN article: Back Up and Restore Reporting Services Encryption Keys.
If you don't have access to the older server you'll need to delete and recreate the encryption keys. Once you delete the keys the server will automatically re-initialize itself and you'll need to re-enter all of the lost encrypted information.
The following things will occur when you delete the encryption keys:
Connection strings in shared data sources are deleted. Users who run reports get the error "The ConnectionString property has not
been initialized." Stored credentials are deleted. Reports and
shared data sources are reconfigured to use prompted credentials.
Reports that are based on models (and require shared data sources configured with stored or no credentials) will not run.
Subscriptions are deactivated.
Steps to delete the keys:
Start the Reporting Services Configuration tool, and then connect to
the report server instance you want to configure.
Click Encryption Keys, and then click Delete. Click OK.
Restart the Report Server Windows service. For a scale-out
deployment, do this on all report server instances.
This is from MSDN - Delete and Re-create Encryption Keys. The article has a lot more useful information.
For more information also read Configure and Manage Encryption Keys
So this is a homework question but I'm probably missing something really simple. I am working on a project where I was given a database. I'm not in the programming part of the assignment but I have to write the test case scenerios for the project before starting the project. Because I am working with an SQL Database that was provided. I am supposed to write the expected output from the database. If the user chooses shampoo from the products menu then the different brands of shampoo should then populate in my datagrid.
Because they gave us a sample database. How do I view it? I am I supposed to be able to write the expected output if I don't know what has been pre-programmed into the database?
Thanks in advance. I have already designed my layout and I guess I'm just stuck because I have been taught to plan your output before you program that way you know the program is working correctly. I don't want to write the assignment to find my output in case I did it wrong I guess, if that makes sense.
Here is how to do it in Visual Studio 2010
To create a data connection to the Northwind database—SQL Server
database file (.mdf)
On the View menu, click Server Explorer/Database Explorer.
In Server Explorer/Database Explorer, right-click Data Connections and
click Add Connection.
After you click Add Connection, either the Add Connection dialog box
or the Choose Data Source dialog box will appear.
If the Choose Data Source dialog box appears, select Microsoft SQL
Server Database File, and then click OK.
If the Add Connection dialog box appears, verify that the Data source
is set to Microsoft SQL Server Database File (SqlClient). If it is not
set to Microsoft SQL Server Database File (SqlClient), click Change to
open the Change Data Source dialog box, click Microsoft SQL Server
Database File, and then click OK.
Click Browse to locate the .mdf file that contains the Northwind
database.
Depending on the requirements of your version of the Northwind
database, either click Use Windows Authentication or click SQL Server
Authentication and type a user name and password to log on to the
computer running SQL Server. For more information, see Add/Modify
Connection (Microsoft SQL Server Database File).
Click OK.
A data connection to the Northwind database is added to Server
Explorer/Database Explorer.
Okay, so this should be pretty straight forward then:
Download and install SQL Management Studio Express.
Attach the database.
I wouldn't normally just list links in an answer, but this one really calls for it. These are very foundational URL's and won't be moving.
What is the best way to go about moving a database from a Godaddy SQL 2005 account to a local SQL 2005 server? I have access to the DB through Server Management Studio Express and also through the Godaddy SQL explorer.
However, I have no idea where to start. In MySQL, I would just export the data through the PHPMyAdmin page, and conversely import it on the other server using an ASCII file. In access, I'd just use the migrate tool. In Server Management Studio, I've thought about using the "Backup" and "Restore" method, but I'm afraid that I won't have the ability to create a new object with the correct permission schema on the new server.
What are your thoughts? Keep in mind that I do not have access to the MDF or temp files. I've been studying this page.
SMSS should be able to do it for you. If you are looking to move the entire database and not just a few tables, the Backup and Restore method is probably your best bet.
Your steps might include:
connect to Godaddy sql server in ssms
Right click the database you want to move and select Tasks > Backup
Keep/set Backup type = "Full" and add a destination at the bottom that you will be able to access.
After backup completes, move the .bak file to a location that your local sql server can see.
Connect to your local sql server in ssms.
Right click Databases > Restore Database
Enter the database name you want in "To Database:"
Select "From device:" and locate the .bak file you created before.
In the row that shows up in the grid display, check the restore check box.
If it matters to you where the recreated files will be stored, select options on the top left menu and confirm the file locations under the "Restore As" column in the data grid.
Click ok and the restore should start.
To migrate users, follow the directions at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/918992
Don't be so afraid of the backup and restore. You have a much better chance at getting a high fidelity copy of your data than trying to roll your own. Give it a shot, test it out, and see what happens. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.