I've downloaded SQL Server 2008 from here, and I tried to connect it to Visual Studio 2013, but I get an error when I enter server name (SQLSERVER2008).
How can I know the correct server name?
Here is an image of the error:
Go to "Start" => "All Programs" => "Microsoft Sql Server"
and open "Sql Server Configuration Manager"
From there in left side pan, select "SQL Server Services". In right side pan, there will be something like "SQL Server(instance name)". what is in parenthesis is the name of your sql server. if you accept default setting during installation of sql server then most chances are that name of server is "SQLEXPRESS".
Further info is here
How to check name of sql server
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I have installed the Sql server 2008 express edition with tools. After Installing sql server 2008 and sql server management studio. When i open the sql management studio it shows a window, Connect to server. Here I got already filled boxes like that:
Server type: Database Engine
Sever name: (local)
Authentication: Windows Authentication
When i click on the Connect button it displays an error message box, and nothing will be created. What can i do. Would someone help me to fix it.
Open run--> CMD
execute this code : NET START MSSQLSERVER for default instance and NET START MSSQL$<INSTANCENAME> for named instance.
I agree with user2196728, you should be able to connect using the SA account specified during installation. At that point you should be able to setup an account using your domain account (windows authentication)
Confirm that this is turned to on (2008R2):
Click on the Start Menu.
Go to the folder Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
Click on the folder Configuration Tools
Launch SQL Server Configuration Manager
When that loads, on the far left menu, click on SQL Server Services
You should see at least three items on the right window, probably SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS), SQL Server Agent (SQLEXPRESS), and SQL Server Browser. Right click on SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS) and click Start (if it's highlighted out, that means it's running).
Then try logging into local again using Windows Authentication.
is it possible to use SQL Server Management Studio 2008 to connect to instances of SQL 2012 localdb?
I have installed the 2012 Native Client, which contains the ODBC driver, but I still can't seem to use the SSMS 2008 to connect to my localdb instance.
I have no problem using the sqlcmd to connect to the localdb, so it is not the server problem.
Thank you
You could do it via named pipes this way:
1 - Get the address of a (localdb) instance by running the following command: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\110\Tools\Binn\SqlLocalDB.exe" info [InstanceName] (if its the default instance you're interested in, specify v11.0 as the [InstanceName] You can write it in CMD to text file with the command:
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\110\Tools\Binn\SqlLocalDB.exe" info v11.0 > C:\db_details.txt
2 - Copy the "Instance pipe name" value, e.g. np:.\pipe\LOCALDB#1E0FF40B\tsql\query
3 - Paste the "Instance pipe name" value as the Server Name.
Install CU6 on system with SSMS 2008R2 as it contains some fixes related to compatibility issues with SQL Server 2012.
If you can see the 2012 server in your SSMS 2008R2 than you have connected it.
Open a new query window and execute the following code:
select ##version
try this :
ip Address\sqlserver2012 in the server name.
then set the Authentication method = SQL Server Authentication and provide thw login and password fields.
I have installed Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
When I go to: Start --> All Programs --> SQL Server Management Studio Express
I don't get the Connect button highlighted and the Server name text box is empty.
How do I connect to the database with SQL Server Management Studio Express?
Assuming you are using Sql server express:
First make sure that sql server service is actually running.
Try the following names for servername:
.
.\sqlexpress
localhost
localhost\sqlexpress
or: try to open the dropdownlist in servername and use '<browse>'
ps: the . is really a dot only
I've installed Visual Web Developer 2010, SQL Server 2008 R2 and SQL Management Studio 2008, using the MS Web Platform Installer 2.0. But whenever I wanna login, with Windows Authentication, to SQL Server with the Sql Management Studio it throws me an error: Cannot connect to (local)
And then under that, it says that it can't find the server or it can't access it.
I used to use the Sql Management Studio 2005 before and I could connect easily. But with this version it seems there are some issues. Can someone help me, please? Thank you.
Check in the "SQL Server Configuration Manager" the instance is correct if you are trying to access.
If it is not the default instance, you must access by < computer_name >\< instance_name > (eg: MyComputer\SQLEXPRESS)
If still you do not connect, try the replace < computer_name > by "localhost" or "127.0.0.1"
Do you have multiple versions of SQL Server installed?
If so, you will need to specify the full instance name.
I use Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Professional (I installed all components).
Here is what I'm trying to do. I create a new ASP.NET project. Then I open Server Explorer (View->Server Explorer), right click on Data Connections and choose Add Connection. Then I choose Microsoft SQL Server and press Continue, but the 'Server name' list is empty.
I launch Sql Server Configuration Manager and it shows that SQL Server is in running state (Agent and Browser are stopped)
Why there is no any Sql Server in Add Connection list?
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I allow remote filestream for SQl Server, so no I can choose server in the list, but when I enter new database name and click Ok I get a error "sql server was not found or was not accessible"
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Here is a list of installed programs with 'SQL' filter
Have you configured SQL Server to allow remote connections? By default, SQL Server Express Edition and SQL Server Developer Edition do not allow remote connections.
For SQL Server 2005:
How to configure SQL Server 2005 to allow remote connections
For SQL Server 2008:
From start menu of SQL Server 2008, run SQL Server Configuration Manager.
From left side view of SQL Server Configuration Manager, expand SQL Server Network Configuration.
In the right view, you will see the list of SQL Server protocols. By default only Shared Memory is enabled. Enable the other protocols to get your SQL server to accept connections over the network.
Your problem appears to be that you have more than one SQL Server instance installed locally. You will need to use the fully qualified name.