I have downloaded the SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 2016 to recover a huge .bak file which is an old backup of a database. But first of all I need to connect to a DB Server.
After install, I execute SSMS and it asks me to connect to a DB Server. I don't have any and I saw that it is possible to create a "local" db by typing only a dot '.' for Server Name and use Windows authentication.
It is not working; how to do it?
Open SSMS -> Connect
Server name: (LocalDb)\MSSQLLocalDB,
Choose Windows Authentication.
For a reference:
You need to download and install SQL LocalDB. It is a special edition of SQL Server that does not allow remote connection and supports windows integrated authentication only. It is a simple one click MSI install so it is easy to deploy.
To download and install SQL Server 2016 Express, go to SQL Server
downloads. LocalDB is a feature you select during installation, and is
available when you download the media. If you download the media,
either choose Express Advanced or the LocalDB package.
The above means that now you have to download and run a small downloader (cca 5 MB), select LocalDB (44 MB) and the Microsoft downloader will download MSI package to the folder you select. Then just run MSI package and LocalDB gets installed.
To recover your Dump, you need one server where your dump will get uploaded.
For this you need one MS server. you can connect to server using username and password. After connection to server you can create a DB in which you want the dump to get imported.
If your SQL dump contains create Database statement, then you don't need to create one.
If its possible to open SQL dump in text file, you can see Database name required to create or its already have statement to create DB.
In my case, solution was using my notebook name and SQLEXPRESS like DESKTOPXPTO\SQLEXPRESS
I was able to connect to local host in ssms ,after downloading SQL server developer.
As mentioned in - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/ssms/quickstarts/ssms-connect-query-sql-server?view=sql-server-ver16
Prerequisites
To complete this quickstart, you need the following prerequisites:
Install SQL Server Management Studio.
Install and configure a SQL Server instance
https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/sql-server/sql-server-downloads?rtc=1
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can vb.net connect to MDF file without SQL Server installation
I want to install this application to client machine without installing sql server
I am fairly certain that the closest you can get to what are asking for is to use LocalDB -- which is available as an install option with SQL Server Express installation media.
LocalDB by itself should be sufficient to allow your app to connect to and query the MDF file.
LocalDB represents the lightest, most-minimal install that you could choose for your scenario.
The docs describe what I am talking about in this way:
LocalDB installation copies a minimal set of files necessary to start
the SQL Server Database Engine. Once LocalDB is installed, you can
initiate a connection using a special connection string.
When connecting, the necessary SQL Server infrastructure is automatically
created and started, enabling the application to use the database
without complex configuration tasks. Developer Tools can provide
developers with a SQL Server Database Engine that lets them write and
test Transact-SQL code without having to manage a full server instance
of SQL Server.
I am building a Desktop App with local .mdf database in VB.NET,I am successfully using the software after installing it from the installer in my main machine where I developed the software via Visual Studio(i.e, naturally SQL Server is installed on that machine).
But When I tried to run the same installer in other machine without Microsoft sql server installed -it was installed successfully-BUT it failed while trying to connect to the .mdf database- giving the message as-
What should I do ? Is it only the Microsoft SQL server not insstalled-which is causing problem?
IF THIS IS THE CASE HOW CAN I HANDLE THIS SITUATION WHERE i MAY FIND MY CLIENT MACHINE SQL SERVER NOT INSTALLED?i.e. Should I modify the pre-requisites?(But I don't have the pre-requisite option of MS SQL Server in Installshield LE).
I got it, It was the sqlLocalDB which was needed as I was working with .mdf database files.I installed it from Microsoft site-the SQL Server Express LocalDB addon
I need to run SSMS for my own practice and create a local database on the machine. But I am unable to connect to the local server
I have Microsoft SQL Server 2014 installed. It comes with SQL Server Management Studio version 12.0.4100.1
I type the server name
(localdb)\v11.0
But I am getting an error
I tried searching for server names by clicking on the 'Browse for more' option in the drop down of SSMS connection window, but could not find any server mentioned there.
I ran SQL Server Configuration Manager and went to SQL Server Services. There are no items available there
I tried running the below command through command prompt
NET START SQLSERVERAGENT
but it gave 'server name invalid' error
Can someone suggest other steps to debug and run the local server
Thanks #Ross Bush and #WEI_DBA
I had installed the setup SQLManagementStudio_x86_ENU.exe. I didn't realize that this setup did not contain the provision to install the db engine. I ran another installer SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU.exe. And while running this setup, I selected the database engine services checkbox and installed. I am now able to connect to the local server.
Thanks Once againm for your help!
hi i am not able to create ssis catalog in my management studio?
it is showing this error....
The catalog backup file 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\110\DTS\Binn\SSISDBBackup.bak' could not be accessed. Make sure the database file exists, and the SQL Server service account is able to access it. (Microsoft.SqlServer.IntegrationServices.Common.ObjectModel)
I have the same issue. Trying to google my way through it. Things I have noted in answers from other sites:
Integration Services has to be part of your SQL Server install
(update the product and add if missing, this will add the file)
Version of SQL Server Management Studio and SQL Server engine need to match
File may be in the wrong location, find it and copy it into where SQL Server is looking for it.
Run SQL Server Management Studio as Administrator to avoid permissions issues
My solution was that I was attempting to create the SSIS DB on a remote server and not the server I was logged into. Once I attempted on the local server it worked fine.
Where is the configuration manager for SQL Express 2005? I need to configure SQL Server for TCP/IP but there is no configuration manager with the package. I see SQL Server Database Publishing Wizard, I see SQL Server Migration Assistant for Access, but no Configuration Manager. According to the MSDN, there should be one. I've even looked online for a download of the Configuration Manager for SQL Server 2005, but could not find one. Did I miss something in the download or should I just scrap SQL Server Express and download the full-blown SQL Server for Developers?
My SQL Server 2005 Express Configuration Manager shortcut launches:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mmc.exe /32 "C:\WINDOWS\system32\SQLServerManager.msc"
If you don't have the start menu shortcuts, try running that from the run menu/command prompt. Check in the C:\WINDOWS\system32\ folder to make sure the SQLServerManager.msc file exists.
This might be what you are looking for. I have used it with SQL Server Express 2005 although I am not sure if it configures the specific things you want to change and I just now verified that it does provide access to the communications options.
It should be installed as part of your SQL Express 2005 installation. Perhaps you arent looking at the right place. In a typical installation, you will find the configuration manager in here (word may not match as I just typed in as I can remember)
Start -> Program -> Microsoft SQL Server 2005 -> Configuration Tool -> Configuration Manager
Try installing this "SQL Server 2005 service pack 3"
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/sqlserver/bb895958
It installs lots of utilities including the configuration manager.
I encountered this same issue with a particular machine (cuz usually -with other machines- it gets installed with normal SQL EXPRESS 2005 installer)