Is it possible to backup the windows server 2008 firewall settings?
I think this is what you're looking for:
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Configure-Windows-2008-Advanced-Firewall-NETSH-CLI.html
Export
Lets you export all the current configurations of your firewall to a file. This command is very helpful because you can back up all your settings to file and restore them if you don’t like the configurations that you have made.
Here is an example:
netsh advfirewall export “c:\advfirewall.wfw”
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I have taken a backup from a PC has localhost server with Windows authentication, and I want to restore this backup to another PC which has a localhost server with Windows authentication.
I tried to restore it from SQL Server Management Studio, but it does not appear like other .bak files I mean when you choose a backup file to restore all files with (.bak) extension will appear and as i noteced only backup files who created by same PC will apear, as I know this problem is because a connection string is different from first PC to second PC.
Is there anyway to restore it?
And I don't want to make a script file, I need it as backup file, anyone help please.
I'm trying to change the default directories for data and logs using SQL Server Management Studio. I change the path then click ok but it always reverts back to the old directory in Program Files. Anyone else seen this bug? I'm using SQL Server 2012 Standard.
I do see that the correct values are saved in the registry, but they aren't being obeyed by the studio or other connecting applications that would create new databases.
According to Microsoft, you must restart the SQL Server service for this to take effect.
You can do this easily via the Configuration Manager, or via the services.msc snap-in if you prefer that.
I was just given a laptop to perform some development from a client and I am currently in the process of setting it up. Visual Studio 2010 is installed as well as SQL Server Management Studio 2008 R2. I'm trying to open SQL Server Management Studio to connect to the database but so far am not having much luck. I'm used typing in for a server name something like...
localhost
(local)
SQLEXPRESS
None of these are working.
So my question is: How can I tell what type of SQL Server installation and configuration I have on this machine, and how can I discover what server name I need to use in order to properly connect to it?
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I looked into the services as directed and found a few instances as indicated. SQLEXPRESS and MSSQLSERVER. I have tried to login with both of those options in these configurations...
SQLEXPRESS
MSSQLSERVER
computername\SQLEXPRESS
computername\MSSQLSERVER
.\SQLEXPRESS
.\MSSQLSERVER
None of these worked. I also altered the 'Log On As' property of the services from 'Network Service' to 'Local System' and tried them again. Still no success.
Instead of giving:
./SQLEXPRESS //in the Server Name
I put this:
.\SQLEXPRESS //which solved my problem
You should be able to see it in the Services panel. Look for a servicename like Sql Server (MSSQLSERVER). The name in the parentheses is your instance name.
If sql server is installed on your machine, you should check
Programs -> Microsoft SQL Server 20XX -> Configuration Tools -> SQL Server Configuration Manager -> SQL Server Services
You'll see "SQL Server (MSSQLSERVER)"
Programs -> Microsoft SQL Server 20XX -> Configuration Tools -> SQL Server Configuration Manager -> SQL Server Network Configuration -> Protocols for MSSQLSERVER -> TCP/IP
Make sure it's using port number 1433
If you want to see if the port is open and listening try this from your command prompt...
telnet 127.0.0.1 1433
And yes, SQL Express installs use localhost\SQLEXPRESS as the instance name by default.
Sometimes none of these would work for me. So I used to create a new web project in VS and select Authorization as "Individual User Accounts". I believe this work with some higher version of .NET Framework or something. But when you do this it will have your connection details. Mostly something like this
(LocalDb)\MSSQLLocalDB
by default -
you can also log in to sql express using server name as:
./SQLEXPRESS
or log in to sql server simply as
.
This was provided after installation of Sql Express 2019
Server=localhost\SQLEXPRESS;Database=master;Trusted_Connection=True;
So just use 'localhost\SQLEXPRESS' in server name and windows authentication worked for me.
Similar to what StuartLC was saying, my problem was not resolved until I enabled TCP/IP protocol under SQL Network Configuration>>Protocols for MSSQLSERVER in the SQL Server Configuration Manager dialogue box. After enabling this and a restart, my SSMS connected right away with just the instance name (no ~\MSSQLSERVER).
All of the following services should be running,for successful connectivity:
SQL Full test filter Daemon,
SQL server(SQLEXPRESS),
SQL Server Agent(SQLEXPRESS),
SQL Server Browser,
SQL server reporting service and
SQL Server VSS Writer
I've been trying to connect to SQL Server 2005 on my localhost and I can not connect...
Server name: (local)\SQLEXPRESS Authentication: Windows
Authentication
other Server name I have tried are
LOCALHOST\SQLEXPRESS
(local)\my local hostname
I get this error message:
Cannot connect to 127.0.0.1\SQLEXPRESS. 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.
SQL Server Browser is turned on in Services
any ideas?
(1)
You need to verify (not just guess) that the SQL Server service is running. You can do this by going to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services, and checking that the service SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS) is running. If not, start it.
(2)
While you're in the services applet, also make sure that the service SQL Browser is started. If not, start it.
(3)
You need to make sure that SQL Server is allowed to use TCP/IP or named pipes. You can turn these on by opening the SQL Server Configuration Manager (found under Start > Programs > Microsoft SQL Server 2005 > Configuration Tools), and make sure that TCP/IP and Named Pipes are enabled. Here my instance name is different but you can see that both of these protocols are disabled (you'll want to check under Protocols for SQLEXPRESS):
(You'll need to restart the SQL Server service if you change these settings.)
(4)
While it is no longer used in current versions of SQL Server, you'll also want to check the Surface Area Configuration tool. This is also found under Start > Programs > Microsoft SQL Server 2005 > Configuration Tools. Click on "Surface Area Configuration for Services and Connections", then highlight SQLEXPRESS (again my local instance name is SQL2005 but pretend it's the same as yours), and under Database Engine > Remote Connections, enable "Local and remote connections" for the option "Using both TCP/IP and named pipes." In the screen shot below I only have TCP/IP enabled. If you change these settings, hit Apply, and again you'll need to restart SQL Server for the changes to take effect.
(This won't help your current problem but you may need to enable this if you want to connect to SQL Server from other machines, and it may also help future readers who are trying to connect to SQL Server 2005 remotely.)
(5)
It may also help to shut off Windows Firewall temporarily, in case you are blocking yourself somehow. (Control Panel > Windows Firewall)
(6)
Review SQL Server's error log. You can get to this file at a path something like:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.1\MSSQL\LOG\
(I don't have an Express instance handy so the path might be slightly different on your machine.)
Now, in that folder there will be a file called ERRORLOG... this is the most recent log file that was generated the last time SQL Server started. You can right-click this file and choose Open With... select notepad. You should see some lines like this:
2012-05... Authentication mode is MIXED....2012-05...
Server name is 'something\SQLEXPRESS'. This is an informational
message only. No user action is required....2012-05... Server
local connection provider is ready to accept connection on [
\.\pipe\SQLLocal\SQLEXPRESS ].2012-05... Server local
connection provider is ready to accept connection on [
\.\pipe\MSSQL$SQLEXPRESS\sql\query ].2012-05... Server is
listening on [ ::1 49164].2012-05... Server is listening
on [ 127.0.0.1 49164]....2012-05... SQL Server is now
ready for client connections. This is an informational message; no
user action is required.
Please tell us which of these lines you don't see, and what the second line says where I wrote "something\SQLEXPRESS".
If You have installed VS2008 then re-install sqlexpress2005 part once more or additionally you need to install that one then it will automatically fix its server name.
Make sure you have enabled the client protocols using the SQL Server Configuration Manager.
I want to connect from home using SQL Server 2005 to another PC.
I had a look on the msd...but before connecting it says I should connect to another computer
using the computer management and it didn't work out....I can only connect to computers from my workgroup?
Thanks,
Luisa
Disclamer
This is just some additional information that might help anyone. I want to make it abundantly clear that what I am describing here is possibly:
A. not 100% correct and
B. not safe in terms of network security.
I am not a DBA, but every time I find myself setting up a SQL Server (Express or Full) for testing or what not I run into the connectivity issue. The solution I am describing is more for the person who is just trying to get their job done - consult someone who is knowledgeable in this field when setting up a production server.
For SQL Server 2008 R2 this is what I end up doing:
Make sure everything is squared away like in this
tutorial which is the same tutorial posted above as a solution by "Dani" as the selected answer to this question.
Check and/or set, your firewall settings for the computer that is hosting the SQL Server. If you are using a Windows Server 2008 R2 then use the Server Manager, go to Configuration and then look at "Windows Firewall with Advanced Security". If you are using Windows 7 then go to Control Panel and search for "Firewall" click on "Allow a program through Windows Firewall".
Create an inbound rule for port TCP 1433 - allow the connection
Create an outbound rule for port TCP 1433 - allow the connection
When you are finished with the firewall settings you are going to want to check one more thing. Open up the "SQL Server Configuration Manager" locate: SQL Server Network Configuration - Protocols for SQLEXPRESS (or equivalent) - TCP/IP
Double click on TCP/IP
Click on the IP Addresses tab
Under IP1 set the TCP Port to 1433 if it hasn't been already
Under IP All set the TCP Port to 1433 if it hasn't been already
Restart SQL Server and SQL Browser (do both just to be on the safe side)
Usually after I do what I mentioned above I don't have a problem anymore. Here is a screenshot of what to look for - for that last step:
Again, if someone with more information about this topic sees a red flag please correct me.
If you want to connect to SQL server remotly you need to use a software - like Sql Server Management studio.
The computers doesn't need to be on the same network - but they must be able to connect each other using a communication protocol like tcp/ip, and the server must be set up to support incoming connection of the type you choose.
if you want to connect to another computer (to browse files ?) you use other tools, and not sql server (you can map a drive and access it through there ect...)
To Enable SQL connection using tcp/ip read this article:
For Sql Express: express
For Sql 2008: 2008
Make sure you enable access through the machine firewall as well.
You might need to install either SSMS or Toad on the machine your using to connect to the server. both you can download from their's company web site.
all of above answers would help you but you have to add three ports in the firewall of PC on which SQL Server is installed.
Add new TCP Local port in Windows firewall at port no. 1434
Add new program for SQL Server and select sql server.exe
Path: C:\ProgramFiles\Microsoft SQL
Server\MSSQL10.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\Binn\sqlservr.exe
Add new program for SQL Browser and select sqlbrowser.exe
Path: C:\ProgramFiles\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Shared\sqlbrowser.exe
I'll edit my previous answer based on further info supplied. You can clearely ping the remote computer as you can use terminal services.
I've a feeling that port 1433 is being blocked by a firewall, hence your trouble. See TCP Ports Needed for Communication to SQL Server Through a Firewall by Microsoft.
Try using this application to ping your servers ip address and port 1433.
tcping your.server.ip.address 1433
And see if you get a "Port is open" response from tcping.
Ok, next to try is to check SQL Server. RDP onto the SQL Server computer. Start SSMS. Connect to the database. In object explorer (usually docked on the left) right click on the server and click properties.
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Goto the Connections settings and make sure "Allow remote connections to this server" is ticket.
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Here is the link ... You must read it.