I have a Windows Server 2008 Enterprise installation on a server and I cannot remember the local user-accounts or passwords, so I'm unable to log in to the server. (This server was not been used for a while). Is there anyway that I can list the local user-account names without logging in?
You could use tools like ERD Commander, however I'm not sure whether it works with W2K8
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I was wondering if the Microsoft SQL Server the Free Edition is a SQL server than i can connect to from any other PC even if i shutdown the main PC which has the SQL server installed on, or it is just a local SQL server and the PC should always be online to allow other connections to?
You can have either a server installation like the free Express edition. It can be installed on a server or any other machine (even the client machine itself). It also bring the SQLLocalDB which is a light version of the Express Edition. In all cases the computer that hosts the database needs to be available for access (in your case as mentioned turned on).
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=101064
If you have the need that the database should be available without having to turn on a computer, you want to take a look at the Azure SQL database versions which are the cloud based versions of SQL Server. Depending on the needs you can pick from different flavours like the serverless tier:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-sql/database/serverless-tier-overview?view=azuresql
I have looked everywhere on Stack Overflow and I have not found an answer that closely compares to my scenario, so please bear with me.
The issue is I was recently given a development server at work and I have to migrate my current project (which I have on SQL Server Management Studio running on SQL Server Express) so that it is hosted on that server. I was just given the server name and authorized access to it. So I can connect to it through Remote Desktop Connection (RDC), but I am clueless as to where to go from here.
I have tried going in through RDC and opening Management Studio from there but when plugging in my server name and using Windows Authentication it doesn't let me in. And I can't use SQL Server Authentication because I'd have to be actually in to be able to create an SQL login.
How can I connect to this server through Management Studio?
The server is in the same network? In the management studio, in server name, you can put a IP address or computer name.
Do you know if SQL is even installed on the server you are tasked to deploy to? You are able to "connect" to SQL Express locally because the instance is installed on your local machine. You will need an instance of SQL installed on the remote machine to be able to use SSMS to connect to the remote instance.
If you are attempting to connect to an already created DB that you have been using the credentials are the same, if you know the address and you have the ports opened on your computer to allow the connection. If you are going to start a new DB on the server, then you will have to connect via AD credentials IF your admin has given you the proper access. I personally suggest using AD credentials to create connections, it's just a lot more secure.
If you are trying to connect to the local db, then it should be on the drop down list on the log in screen.
You are going to have to talk with your admin who set it up if you are still having problems.
You might have to Enter your Server Details in the Hosts File on the Current Application Server
For Accessing Hosts File,
Go to Run and type drivers and Hit Enter. Go to the etc Folder and you will see hosts file in the Folder.
At the End of the File Enter the Server IP And Server Name
Save the file and try Logging into the Server Management Studio again
Hopefull, this would help
I am looking to create a database server that can be used to store data using a VB.net application. When I initially installed SQL Server 2005 Express edition, I believe I installed this using the LocalDB option.
As it stands my application is a simple tool which utilises the Process.Start command under certain situations, depending on user input, to launch Game Servers for use at a gaming LAN I assist in running.
I wish to progress the application by being able to update, delete and query a database created in SQL Server 2005 Express. I understand the use of connection strings etc, however I am wondering if the installation using LocalDB will mean that I cannot connect to the server to process the data I require.
Can I continue to use the LocalDB option and create a Database Server for specific use using my application or is a different installation option required?
Secondly, can someone point me in the right direction of how to create a new Server for this purpose? All of my searches so far have provided results for creating a database only, and not the server.
I have a couple questions about what you are trying to do.
First, why are you installing SQL Server 2005? It was released almost a decade ago.
I would go with 2012 express edition.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29062
Second, install the management tools. SSMS is a nice GUI to do work in.
Third, If you are spinning up anything other than express, there are licensing costs which are quite high. 9K for standard and 25K for enterprise per socket or such.
Here are the versions and features list from microsoft.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms144275.aspx
Last but not least, having the express edition on another computer is fine. However, you will have to use a network protocol such as TCP/IP instead of shared memory.
It will take longer to send Tabular Data Stream (TDS) to the other computer versus talking to memory on the same computer.
http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/sqlserver/en-US/c4f06669-41fd-42e6-b4a9-564cf04ca9f7/how-to-choose-between-shared-memory-named-pipes-tcpip-via?forum=sqlgetstarted
Good luck with your project.
You can use a local instance of SQL Server just fine, if you want to set up a separate server for some reason then you'll need either a 2nd machine on which to install SQL Server, or to spin up a virtual machine. If running Windows 8 (and barring hardware limitations) you have Hyper-V at your fingertips.
This is not a complete answer for you but may give you some things to think about.
First you might want to think about your choice of database. If you don't have a compelling reason for using 2005 you will probably at least want to move to SQL Express 2008.
Second, to answer the part about creating a server... A server is something that serves data. In a general sense a computer configured to be contacted by external machines and respond with data is a server. A web server runs a program like IIS or Apache to respond with web pages. A database server contains a database and allows connections to that database. So as long as you install the database on a computer and configure it to allow external connections, you have your database server.
In MS SQL there are several things that need to be set up to allow a database to accept external connections. One is that the SQL Server Browser service will need to be active. Another is that the database itself will need to be configured to allow external connections (SQL Authentication type probably).
Hope this helps.
Addition:
SQL Remote Connection Configuration
Disclaimer, I don't have SQL Express 2005 installed but I think the settings are found in the same place in 2008. If the info here is not exact to SQL Express 2005, the general terminology used here should be enough to get you headed in the right direction to find the specifics.
While viewing the database in Server Management Studio or Enterprise Manager, right click the database server instance name (the root of the tree) and select properties. There should be a section title Connections and within this section there should be an option "Allow remote connections to this server". Make sure it is checked. The other setting you need in this properties menu is under the security area. There is a radio button for "Windows Authentication Mode" and "SQL Server and Windows Authentication Mode", you want the second that allows both.
The next step you have may be to create a new user, add a password, and connect the user to the database. That will give you the credentials you will use in your database connection string while programming. I usually add new users through the security section of the database then set the User Roles for each database that I need to connect to. It is good practice to limit the permissions to those needed by the application. Typically this is read and write, but sometimes you can get away with just read. The less the better.
I want to share my SQL Server 2008 R2 database between some computers on the same network without using a Server. How can I do so? I mean i just want two users access the same Database through A network or LAN. Both can use database,update database,delete data from database
is it possible ?
The file: mdf MS SQL can not be shared directly.
Although, once installed MS SQL any user with privileges on the database can access it.
It is not necessary to share the MDF file. MS SQL is responsible "sharing" the users enter data accessing it.
Greetings.
SQL Server can only be installed on a Windows Server system (except for the Developer's edition, and SQL Express).
However, all versions (except CE) can be shared among multiple clients. Just start up the server, make sure that the TCP protocol is enabled (using the SQL Server Configuration Tool), and that your Windows Firewall is not blocking port 1433.
A server just happens to be a term used for otherwise a "normal" computer. The designation server usually means that it is dedicated for a certain task. Technically speaking, any computer can be a server--even your own workstation while you are using it for other tasks. So, just put the database on one of the user computers which is on the network (hence accessible to desired users on the network) and go for it.... Good luck!
I want to deploy an MVC 4 web application to a Windows Web Server 2008 based dedicated hosting. I am using SQL Server 2008 R2 Express as my back-end database. What steps will I need to take regarding the following:
Installing SQL Server 2008 R2 Express on the web server and deploying my database.
Managing SQL Express database remotely using SSMS.
Configuring database path in my EF5 generated model
Deploying my application
Managing changes to my application.
Can someone provide me a detailed answer/some good links?
Installing SQL Server 2008 R2 Express on the web server and deploying my database.
This depends on your provider. Most providers, if not all, allow you to install your own licensed SQL Server. If you will be using an Express edition then it is, and should be, 100% allowable by your provider. The only step you need here is to go to download page of SQL Server 2008 R2 and download the appropriate file you need. The files you need on that page are the ones with "ADV" in its name. Choose x64 if you will install a 64-bit OS or choose x86 if you will install a 32-bit OS.
Managing SQL Express database remotely using SSMS.
This depends on the firewall set by your provider. But basically this is how you will allow remote access to your SQL Server:
For Windows 2008 R2
Login to your dedicated server using Remote Desktop. If you don't know how to do this, it's best that you consult with your provider.
Go to Start > All Programs > Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 > Configuration Tools -> SQL Server Configuration Manager
On the window that open in step #2, expand SQL Server Configuration Manager (Local) -> SQL Server Network Configuration -> Protocols for SQLExpress
On the right pane, right-click TCP/IP and select Properties.
Select the IP Addresses tab and then scroll to the IP All section.
Set/change the TCP Port value to/from 1433 to 14333 (or any other port) and then click OK.
Right-click TCP/IP again and Enable it
Restart your SQL Server by going to Start -> All Programs -> Administrative Tools -> Services -> SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS) -> Restart. The Restart is on the left pane.
Configuring database path in my EF5 generated model
Unfortunately, I cannot answer this one as I believe you are using the EF designer in creating your model. I never worked with EF that way, but only by code-first. I have to skip this part and let you Google this.
Deploying my application
There is already a good documentation written here so I will not dupliate it here. Basically what you need to do is enable FTP on your dedicated server. Then once that is setup you can go on with bin-deploying your application.
Managing changes to my application.
I assume what you are asking here is that if you have changes to your application, how would you re-deploy it. A bin-deployment will not hurt. Deploying only the files in which you have changes is a good approach. Knowing which files changed can vary depending on the tools you use. In addition, if you don't have any fancy setup that will tell your users you are deploying changes to your site, you might want to take a look at this post. It tells you to put a App_Offline.htm file in your root web directory. That should still work with MVC, after all MVC is still ASP.Net.