I am trying to connect an ODBC source to the R statistical package but having log in problems.
I have set up the ODBC name eplR with an SQL server driver linking to the (local) server using windows NT authentication with the network login ID default. In the set up the data-source test is successful.
When I try and create the connection in R
library(RODBC)
channel <- odbcConnect("eplR")
I get a failed connection
Login failed for user pssguy-PC/pssguy - my local computer name
When I connect to the (local) SQL server 2005 via management studio with Windows authentication I get a similar error unless I open management studio
with the "run as administrator" option.
In management studio, if I look at the properties of the (local) server, the authentication is set to Windows authentication mode.
The permission to connect SQL grantor is sa and the Grant box is checked. There is also a connect sql permission for pssguy-PC\pssguy with an unchecked box. I check it but on restarting mssql server it has reverted to unchecked.
I had what I thought was an identical setup on another standalone machine and I have no problems connecting in R.
Any help much appreciated
Maybe with odbcConnect() you could try passing the uid and pwd arguments too?
i.e.
odbcConnect("eplR", "**USERNAME**", "**PASSWORd**")
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I need to use Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to connect to a remote server for my work. I have never used SSMS before and I did not install it myself as I do not have admin rights on my work computer.
I have been given a Server Name and told to choose 'Database Engine' as Server Type and 'Windows authentication' in the 'Connect to Server' window. I have asked for firewall authorisation and I have been added among the users authorised to use the remote server.
However I have not been able so far to connect because every time I open SSMS and use the 'Connect to Server' interface I always get the same error:
'A network related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider:TCP provider, error:0 - The remote computer refused the network connection.) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 1225). --> The remote computer refused the network connection"
I double checked multiple times that the server name is correct and that I have firewall authorisation and that I am an authorised user for the remote server.
It makes me think that my version of SSMS is not enabled for remote access. I checked possible solutions all over Google but with no success. One suggestion is to right-click on the server name and in the Server Properties allow the remote connection. However i do not have any server instance in the Object Explorer window so nothing on which I could right-click on.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thank you in advance
I am using Windows-server-2008 with Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
And there are a lot of questions about this, but nothing on the internet solved it.
The problem is that i can't connect to the my SQL Server 2008 R2 after rebooting my server.
I placed some new memory in my server, and after rebooting my client/server application didn't work anymore because it cannot reach the database.
So i tried to get in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), and tried to loggin with Administrator and another user but both do not work.
When i logg in the following message is displayed:
Cannot connect to (local)
A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection
to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance
name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections.
(provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server)
(Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 2)
I Tried a lot of different things like:
Rebooting server
Try to start the server manually from Sql Server Configuration Manager
Named Pipes - Enabled
TCP/IP - Enabled
Tried to create an new system user or database user as described in the following article: Click Here
Can somebody please help me? I am really confused because i need to get this online. Otherwise i have to reinstall the database server but i do not have a back-up. (is there some folder with a back-up of the settings/tables/columns are stored and can be imported from reinstall?
I was having the exact same problem. net start mssqlserver was giving me the blurb about a failed login attempt. The problem was that I had recently changed the password for the administrator account, and the new password didn't get updated in services.
Here's how I fixed it:
First locate SQL Server from the list here:
Right click and select properties, and navigate to the Log On tab:
Then I typed the new password, and like magic I was able to start SQL Server right through the services manager.
I also did this for any other processes which were marked as "stopped" even though Startup Type was marked as "automatic" (namely, SQL Server Agent).
Is it a named instance or default? Also, is this a local instance? (I see the "(local)" but just wanted to make sure.)
Start the sql server services from services.msc and try to connect
I just created a new database in "Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express" and now I'm in "ColdFusion Administrator" and I'm trying to add my database as a Data Source. How do I do that? I believe the servername is .\SQLEXPRESS but I'm not sure what the default username and password are. I've tried creating a new login through Management Studio with an actual username and password, but those aren't working either. The error I'm getting is:
Connection verification failed for data source: xxx
java.sql.SQLNonTransientConnectionException: [Macromedia][SQLServer JDBC Driver]The requested instance is either invalid or not running.
The root cause was that: java.sql.SQLNonTransientConnectionException: [Macromedia][SQLServer JDBC Driver]The requested instance is either invalid or not running.
I can see that the service is running, and I can connect to it through management studio. I've tried following a couple tutorials online, but they don't seem to be working for me. Ideas?
Server name can be any resolvable hostname or domain name, in case of having SQL Server and CF server on same box localhost should work for you.
Also make sure that user you created has access to the particular database and needed operations. Look into the database permissions for this. This check is not required when using master account (often login is sa), but this is not recommended practice because of the security reasons.
Also make sure SQL Server and Windows Authentication mode is checked. I had an issue with permissions as well when I only had Windows Authentication enabled under:
right click on server (localhost) -> security
Then restart SQL Server Services to save changes. After that I was able to connect my ColdFusion datasource to SQL Server.
For testings sake use the same credentials that you are connected with in Management Studio, likely the "sa" user and password. Once you have it working with "sa" then go back into Management Studio and create an application level user for your CF app and then update the data source to use your new user / password.
I have SQL server 2008 and it was working fine ,but today while starting SQL server I am getting the following error :
"A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 2)"
In SQL Server Configuration Manager--> sql server services --> MS sql server and all other service status is showing as stopped(previously it was running). I have tried to make it start but the request failed..I have checked the event log ,its showing "The SQL Server (MSSQLSERVER) service failed to start due to the following error:
The service did not start due to a logon failure" ....My SQL server is taking windows authentication and few days back I have changed the PWD ..can it b the reason..pls help.
Note: Its not remote connection..the server is My system only..
Thanks Stuart for ur suggestions but the problem was a bit different.
I got the sloution from http://dotnet.org.za/thea/archive/2004/06/09/2069.aspx
Its working Now :-)
In server properties in security, check that server authentication is set to
SQL SErver and Windows Authentication mode.
EDIT: I had similar error after installation of service pack, the install switched the server authentication mode to windows only.
1.Management Studio
2.Object browser should be open in the left hand pane
3.Right click on the server instance name
4.Select properties from the menu choices
5.Server Properties dialog opens
6.Select security on the left hand menu items
7.On the right, there will be server authentication, select 'SQL Server and Windows Authentication Mode'
This should allow you to log in as sa, once running and you are in, make changes if required to Logins and Roles
I'm trying to connect to a remote SQL Server 2005 db from a .NET Windows service running in Vista Home Premium x64. I can access the remote db from a console app with no problem. I can connect to a local db from the Windows service with no problem. I was able to connect from a service from XP with no problem. There's no firewall or anti-virus running. How do I configure this service to be able to connect to the remote db?
I've tried to connect by running the Windows service as a local admin account, LocalSystem, LocalService, and NetworkService.
The connection string:
Data source=SERVER_NAME;Initial Catalog=DB_NAME;Integrated Security=True;
The error:
A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server)
MORE INFO:
I have also tried to connect using SQL Server authentication with no success:
Data Source=SERVER_NAME;User ID=USER_ID;Password=PWD;Initial Catalog=DB_NAME
This connection string works from the console app too.
MORE INFO:
I ran Process Monitor for the Windows Service and the console app. The Windows service showed \SERVER_NAME\pipe\sql\query was ACCESS DENIED but the console app showed SUCCESS when reading/writing files to \SERVER_NAME\pipe\sql\query.
Good Lord! Why all the gibberish and complex responses on this site. Create a User Account
Either local or Domain and set the service to use that account. Then go into your SQL Server and Add you new account to the Database and set permissions. Voila!
Oh yeah, dont plague yourself with SQL Authentication. Integrated Security is much easier to maintain and without a password in your web.config your much safer.
1) open a command prompt. Type "ping SERVER_NAME". Does it respond? You may have a DNS or connectivity issue if this doesn't work.
2) "telnet SERVER_NAME 1443". Do you see anything or does it refuse your connection? This will definitively tell you whether or not someone is listening on the other end.
3) Go into SQL Server Management Studio. Right click Properties of your server. Select "Connections" from the left side. Is "Allow Remote Connections" checked?
4) Since you're running using network service/system, you will need to make sure you have a login configured on your server for the machine account DOMAIN\CLIENTSYSTEMNAME$. Note the $ sign. This is your machine account, and this will be the user that SQL Server will see.