I'm trying to track the error thrown by SQL Server 2005. The problem is SQL Server reports it in my native language so it's hard for me to google it.
I think that the core issue would be avialable in English in SQL Server LOGS. I'm running SQL Server Management Studio Express, going to "Management" node, and then SQL Server Logs. I can see the list of logs but I cannot enter them, the only available option in context menu is Refresh.
Could you help me to show the contents of those logs?
I don't think the Express version of the Management Studio can show ERRORLOGs. The alternative is to open the ERRORLOG file in notepad, as is an ordinary text file located usually in \Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.EXPRESS\MSSQL\LOG
Another alternative is to open a query window and execute this:
exec xp_readerrorlog;
Check this out:
http://www.mssqltips.com/tip.asp?tip=1021
HTH
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The other week I installed the latest version of SQL Server and Management Studio. In the Server Name box was a long name made up of some path and other parts however it has now disappeared and reading all these answers has not helped. I downloaded two backups of databases from a live server and restored them down here. I could access them and everything was fine until the server name disappeared and I have no idea (none of the ones on here work) how to get it back.
If I try localhost, 127.1.1.0 or . as the server name it doesn't work the error I get is:
A network or instance-specific occurred whilst establishing connection to SQL Server....Provider: Named Pipes Provider, error 40- could not open connection to SQL Server
If I go into services I only have SQL Server Browser and SQL Server VSS Writer. Under Browser it is disabled. If I start it or tell it to start on delayed or manual or just start it, it starts okay and then two seconds later its stopped again with no error message.
If I got to CMD and type (under) I get (under that)
C:\Windows\system32>SQLCMD -L
Servers:
;UID:Login ID=?;PWD:Password=?;Trusted_Connection:Use Integrated Security=?;
*APP:AppName=?;*WSID:WorkStation ID=?;
No list of servers which another answer suggested.
I cannot find under services a MS SQL Service for some reason.
Everything was working fine the last time I came to do some work on this so I don't know if some virus was detected that removed the service or something.
I had two databases to connect to and run queries against and try to get a Windows Service working again locally but I can't get the DB to work.
I am on Windows 8.1 64bit laptop with enough diskspace.
If I go to C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\110\LocalDB\Binn and double click sqlservr.exe, I get the error
Your SQL Server Installation is either corrupt or has been tampered with (Error getting Instance ID from name) Please uninstall then re-run setup to correct this problem.
Is it a case of me having to uninstall Management Studio and restarting again? I don't know what could have corrupted it but I need it working.
Should I just use the SQL Server 2017 Configuration Server to see if that can fix it or do I need to delete whole directories or "uninstall" from "programs and features" and try to install it again?
Still have no scooby to why the server name disappeared in the first place. Anyone got a clue?
SQL Server should appear in Services (you should not start it by double-clicking sqlservr.exe). If it doesn't appear anymore, you should reinstall SQL Server. After that you may attach the MDF and LDF files of your user databases, if they are still available (but in your case, you can also restore the backups again).
It seems your SQL server is not installed properly or corrupted now.
If the SQL Server installs on any machine there is a service named 'Sql Server(MSSQLSERVER)' or similar must be there and in 'Running' mode to connect to the database.
My problem is this: when I try to create a table in SQL Server database using the right click button in the mouse and then choosing "New > Table", an error message appears
This back-end version is not supported to design database diagrams or tables. (MS Visual Database Tools)
I tried downloading the Database Tools but still the same error message appears.
Any ideas?
Thank you all!
It normally happens when the database version is newer than the database Tool you are using.
Its always better to use a newer version of SSMS or datatools than the database
I also have the similar question.
When I use the SQL Server Management Studio 2014 to connect to the SQL Server 2017 and right click "New -> Table" the error appears.
error message screenshot
But if I use the SSMS 2014 to connect the SQL Server 2012 and also right click "New -> Table", the table design page occurs normally.
It is not suggested to do operations via using the GUI for SSMS which version is earlier than SQL Server.
As workarounds:
1. please use the T_SQL to execute operations instead of GUI.
2. please use the matched or higher versions for SSMS.
By the way, from SQL Server 2016, SSMS is not installed along with SQL Server. You can download the latest SSMS separately from the link.
Download SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
I have a very fundamental and basic SQL question. Using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express, how do I create my first Server? For that matter, how would I create it using any other required software tool?
I took a look at Sql Server Configuration Manager and I saw SQLEPRESS running as a SQL Server. But when I added that in to the start up widow for MSSM Studio Express, as the server name, it threw an error saying it cannot be found or does not exist. It seems that this is not the right kind of server.
To connect to the local instance of SQLEXPRESS, you will need localhost as the server name.
This is a fairly comprehensive guide on how to create a database once you have connected. All the steps won't apply to using SQL Express, but the gist of it is there.
In Object Explorer, connect to an instance of the SQL Server Database
Engine and then expand that instance.
Right-click Databases, and then
click New Database. In New Database, enter a database name.
To create
the database by accepting all default values, click OK; otherwise,
continue with the following optional steps.
Based on this comment:
Trying .\SQLEXPRESS in SQL Server Management Studio Express throws an error that says that "This version of Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express can only be used to connect to SQL Server 2005 servers". So this is the problem, I think.
.\SQLEXPRESS is the correct server name, but you have the wrong version of client tools (SQL Server Management Studio). To find out the version of SQL you are connecting to, there are a number of suggestions here: https://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/1140/how-to-tell-what-sql-server-version-you-are-running/
But since you can't connect yet the easiest thing to do is go searching for sqlserver.exe, right click, properties, version. If you have multiple version you need take note of the folder that it's in and check the SQLExpress one. You can also check in services.
Once you've worked out the version, download and install just the management tools for that version.
This seems very odd asking simple question but I am really blank what to do.
I want to take database backup from SQL Server 2012 Management Studio using the steps is show in image
This is the window appear when clicking on backup..
but actually in my local disk I don't have the path in the destination box.
I am unable to create new location either.
i tried creating folders as in destination box but again I am getting below error
The operating system I am using is window 8
The SQL Server Management Studio I am using is 2012
the local server is SQL Server 2005
the remote server version is SQL Server 2012
Please guys help me...
SSMS thinks your trying to split your backup in to both the locations. Try to delete both, using the remove button, then hit add, and add your destination for the backup, or create a new one.
Ha ha found the issue.
I was creating the backup using sqlserver 2012 and trying to import using sql server 2005. Upgraded my sql server and it is working like charm...
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/data/jj193542
I'm following the tutorial in the link above, and when I get to the step "Connect to either LocalDb ((localdb)\v11.0) or SQL Express (.\SQLEXPRESS), depending on which one you have installed" in the "Where's my data" section, the server name drop down is blank. I have LocalDB installed, and the program is writing to a database since following the previous steps of the tutorial I created two tables that were saved, but for some reason I can't add a connection to any server in Database Explorer.
I'm using Visual Studio 2012 Express for Desktop.
If it's blank it means you never set it up before so add it manually, if you are not sure what to put as the server name you can try .