So i imported the adventure works database in console project in visual studio 2012.
Now the problem is that whenever i have to write a query i have to write the whole path to get access to the table in database and it become something like.
SELECT * FROM [C:\USERS\USER\DOCUMENTS\VISUAL STUDIO 2012\PROJECTS\SQL_PRACTICE\SQL_PRACTICE\ADVENTUREWORKS2012_DATA.MDF].HumanResources.Employee;
I mean it become really long. Anyway i can avoid writing the full path in a query.
Try changing the name of the database.
USE master; GO ALTER DATABASE [C:\USERS\USER\DOCUMENTS\VISUAL STUDIO 2012\PROJECTS\SQL_PRACTICE\SQL_PRACTICE\ADVENTUREWORKS2012_DATA] Modify Name = NewDatabaseName; GO
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Yesterday, in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) (v17.6) I could write and execute:
select * from MyTable;
Today, I now must write:
Select * from myDbName.dbo.MyTable;
However, the old syntax will recognize that the table is there and pull back the headers, but no content. Also, the intellisense with the older syntax.
Yet, in my VB code, I can still use the initial statement shown above.
Why? And, how do I change it back?
You are likely connected to another database on the instance. This commonly happens when the default database for the login isn't set to something explicitly. It defaults the the master database. You'll need to change it in the drop down for intellisense to pick up your table names, and for you to not have to fully qualify the server.database.schema.table.
Also, in the bottom right of your query window, make sure the query window which you are executing your query from is actually connected to the correct database. Since you aren't getting results back, I'd bet that you are also not connected to the correct database when you run your query, but an older or developmental database (where the data is different).
I’m trying to copy a SQL Server table, schema and data, from Server A to Server B. The SQL Server table is just a reference table which hasn't been populated for some reason on Server B. Can anyone advise how the entire table could be copied across please? On SQL Server 2000/2005.
So far we've tried a long-winded approach by copying the .mdf and .ldf files from Server A to Server B with a plan to then copy the table across into the Server B database but we are having some difficulty re-attaching the database to Server B.
Please can anyone help?
Kind Regards
James
Using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS):
In Object Explorer right click on source database name, Tasks.. -> Generate Scripts.. - opens Generate and Publish Scripts dialog. Click Next to choose objects, choose "Select specific DB objects", expand Tables, choose your table. Next, setup script destination, for example New query window and (important step!!) - click Advanced, and set "Types of data to script"="Schema and data" and "Script USE DATABASE"=False, OK, Next, Next, .. wait .. Finish. Now you have got complete SQL script to reproduce this table with data. Connect to destination DB and run it.
Tested with SSMS 2014, but as I recall this feature should be available starting from SSMS 2005.
you can use the import/export data wizard in management studio, the wizard will create for you a new table in the server B with the same structure of the table in the server A. before using it you need to have at least one database in sever B.
This confirms why this is one of favourite forums.
Both these methods work beautifully :
Generate Scripts (when altering Types of data to script"="Schema and
data")
Export and Import
Interestingly Generate Scripts works with SQL Express perfectly but the Export method does not save unless you have at least SQL Server Standard Edition.
Thanks so much everyone
Cheers
James
Try this:
SELECT * INTO destination FROM source
But, it will not copy the indexes and key information or you can also try import/export data task from SSMS.
I'm trying to run a simple SQL query on a LocalDb database in Visual Studio 2013.
Here's the query in a file GrabWords.sql:
SELECT * FROM Words
where Words is a table in the NextGen.mdf database. When I run this, I get the error:
Invalid object name 'Words'.
For more information, I actually have two databases in the project. In the Solution explorer one is called NextGen.mdf, and the other Cards.mdf. In server explorer, the first (that I am trying to query) is called AutoGenEntities and the other is CardsDBContext.
I just want to run this query to test queries and view the database - is there another tool I should be using to do this?
Try this:
USE [your Database name]
SELECT * FROM Words
This should ensure that you are targeting the correct database.
EDIT2: Found a fix! I used the number of the desired schema instead of the name. Should've thought of that before, really! And i think the error messages could've been a bit better aswell. Thanks for all your time!
How can i get the names of all tables inside a database through sql inside asp classic?
The server is running windows 2008, iis7.5 and microsoft jet. I've tried all the querys i could find on the internet (and here) but none have worked.
If i add a ; to the query to run a set of querys at the same time it gives me an error because the statement isn't over at the semicolon.
The master.mdf database cannot be accessed because it's of unknown format.
The sysobjects variable apparently doesn't exist.
I am using mssql 2000 format. (.mdf)
The connection is made through classic asp with the Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0 provider and ADODB connection/recordset.
How do I get list of all tables in a database using TSQL?
Query to get the names of all tables in SQL Server 2008 Database
EDIT:
I've found two folders containing databases. One is in C:\program files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL10_50.SQLEXPRESS\mssql\binn\templates and contains master.mdf, mastlog.ldf, model.mdf, modellog.ldf, msdbdata.mdf and msdblog.ldf. The other one is also in the \binn\template data directory and contains master.mdf, mastlog.ldf, model.mdf, modellog.ldf, MSDBData.mdf, MSDBLog.ldf, mssqlsystemresource.ldf, mssqlsystemresource.mdf, tempdb.mdf and templog.ldf. Maybe these is of some interest?
How can i tell if i have permission? Does it give a permission denied error?
Please help! No, don't. Read the 2nd edit at the top.
USE YOUR_DATABASE
GO
SELECT *
FROM sys.Tables
GO
Have you tried the example from:
http://www.kamath.com/codelibrary/cl002_listtables.asp
I almost always use the INFORMATION_SCHEMA views:
SELECT * FROM INFORMATION_SCHEMA.TABLES
If this isn't working for you, the SQL user your site is running under may not have access to the system objects. This is actually a good thing, as giving your site access to the underlying database schema can leave you vulnerable to SQL injection.
So if you do go this route, proceed with caution.
The mdf by itself is useless: you need a database engine (a.k.a. a SQL Server instance) to "run" it. As I understand the question, this is your problem.
Then you can use sysobjects in your database: unless you have added your tables to the master database
There is no practical way to use an mdf directly: if nothing else download MSDE
I have a table in an MS SQL Server db. I want to create a script that will put the table and all records into another db. So I right-click the table in Management Studio and select Create-To new query editor... but all I get is the table structure.
How exactly do I get the values too?
One of the things I really like about the tools for MySQL that SQL Server is missing out of the box to be certain.
You can use a script to do it however.
You might also want to consider using something like Red-Gate SQL Compare and Red-Gate SQL Data Compare. They aren't cheap tools, priced at $395 each (for the standard editions), but there are 14 day free trials available for download, and they make copying schema and data from one SQL Server to another very easy.
If both are on the same machine (or on different machines but the servers are linked)
you can create the table with the script you can generate automatically and do this to copy the data:
INSERT INTO [destinationdb].[dbo].[destinationtable] SELECT *
FROM [originaldb].[dbo].[originaltable]
(Prepend [servername] to the database name if you'll be using linked servers)
Another option is to enable xp_cmdshell (do with care, it's relaxing security constraints) and use the bcp command line utility from the management studio to create copies you can then import into the other database/server. You can do that directly from the shell as well and do not need to enable xp_cmdshell in that case, of course.
it doesn't really create a "SQL script" but it does the job :
select the database in the object explorer
right click
select import/export data
follow the wizard
at the end of the process you can save the "integration service package" to reuse it
later you can modify the details by opening the .dtsx
(it will take care of security, and won't cost one more penny, it's seems we have to compete with other answers :) )
hope it helps.