Hello,
I am looking for SQL Server contact management software options. Our company is currently looking at GoldMine Sales & Marketing, but we would be interested in knowing about options that may be a little more intuitive/user-friendly. Please let me know if you have some leads.
THANKS!
Sharon
Hi, i have created a database in business contact manager which is currently been used by five toher employees. I was trying to move that database to my server. Well I found this tool online called "Business contact manager 2007 database tool". I am trying to run it on the server but it is giving me a following error:
"Cannot retrive the list of SQL Server instances. Please make sure that SQL Server 2005 or SQL 2005 Express is installed and that the service is running."
I have SQL 2005 installed on my computer and I dont have any idea how to resolve this issue. It would be great if someone could help me.
Is there any web sit or weblog for contacting SQL Serve Database Engine Team?
View 4 Replies View RelatedBeen learning web dev for five months in c#.
The problem I have is that some weeks ago I moved my application to a new folder in my
hard drive. All seemed ok but now my connection strings to insert data no longer work and
throw exception saying...Object referance not set to an instance of an object.
I dug into the new folder and it has created a new sql server ( I think) in app .data
how do I connect to this new server and how do I find its connection strings.
I'm looking for a little help on a strange problem, used Business Contact Manager 2007 Database Tool to create a shared database in SQL Server 2005 on a server on the LAN, placed the database in the default instance of MSSQLSERVER then used the database tools to restore a 2003 BCM database to the newly created database in SQL. Everything worked as it should and I verified the database existed and was populated with data and all the permissions were set correctly to access the database. Then I loaded 2007 Business Contact Manager on a workstation on the LAN and attempted to use the wizard to connect to the remote database. I keep receiving errors that the database cannot be found. I have used the SQLCMD (Sqlcmd €“S €śtcp:erverNameinstanceName,portNumber€?) to verify access to the server and named instance and can connect with no problem, so it appears that would eliminate any firewall (which I turned off) problem or permission problem on the SQL Server. This is a connection between a Vista computer and a Server 2003 domain controller. DNS appears to work without a problem as a ping from the Vista machine by server name yields the correct IP. I have several databases running on the sequel server and have no problem accessing them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
View 3 Replies View RelatedIn SSMS, I connect Object Explorer to a partially contained database using a contained user login with password. This user has a database role of dbdatareader. When I try to expand the Tables in the database, I get the error:Â
The SELECT permission was denied on the object 'extended_properties', database 'mssqlsystemresource', schema 'sys'. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 229)
Is there a way to set permissions for the contained user so that this could be done?
Hello:
I have an old database created in SQL Server 2000,
now I can open, access it in SQL Server 2005 Management Studio, but I can't create Data Diagrams.
Please advise on how to make it work....
Thank you
Hello,
i tried to connect to a SQL Server Compact Database (version 3.5) with SQL Server Management Studio Express (Version 9.00.3042.00).
But i get the follwing error message (sorry, it's a german message):
.....................................
Es kann keine Verbindung mit 'D:DocumentsVisual Studio 2008Projects\_ProduktivSuperkalibrator_PrototypenSuperkalibrator_PrototypenDatenbankDatabaseTest.sdf' hergestellt werden.
------------------------------
ZUSĂ„TZLICHE INFORMATIONEN:
Sie versuchen, auf eine ältere Version einer Datenbank von SQL Server Compact Edition zuzugreifen. Falls es sich um eine Datenbank von SQL Server CE 1.0 oder SQL Server CE 2.0 handelt, führen Sie 'upgrade.exe' aus. Falls es sich um eine Datenbank von SQL Server Compact Edition 3.0 oder höher handelt, führen Sie die Komprimierung und Reparatur aus. [ Db version = 3505053,Requested version = 3004180,File name = D:DocumentsVisual Studio 2008Projects\_ProduktivSuperkalibrator_PrototypenSuperkalibrator_PrototypenDatenbankDatabaseTest.sdf ] (SQL Server Compact Edition ADO.NET Data Provider)
.....................................
Is there a solution to manage Compact Databases in Version 3.5?
Thanks!
Stefan Wagner
Hi,
I have installed an ASP.NET 2.0 application which uses a SQL Server Express database file on a client's network. I am able to connect to my client's network remotely over the internet. I would like to know if there's a way - and if so, how - to manage the Database file remotely.
I have VWD Express, SQL Server Manager Studio Express and a trial version of SQL Server 2005 on my development machine.
Thanks very much.
Regards
Gary
THIS IS DRIVING MY CRAZY!!!!
I currently can't connecto to my database in SQL Server 2005 (enterprise) but as soon as I try to use any functions, I get cryptic errors found below. I am about to pull my hair out. Everything was working fine for around 4 days and now everything just blows up. I've tried using both sql authentification and also windows:
Errors I'm getting (print screens):
http://www.photopizzaz.biz/junk/sqlserver_2005_errors_and_resolutions.doc
SQL logs:
http://www.photopizzaz.biz/junk/logs.txt
Event log errors are:
Event Type: Error
Event Source: MSSQLSERVER
Event Category: (4)
Event ID: 17809
Date: 12/21/2005
Time: 11:18:34 PM
User: N/A
Computer: BG-SQL2005
Description:
Could not connect because the maximum number of '4' user connections has already been reached. The system administrator can use sp_configure to increase the maximum value. The connection has been closed. [CLIENT: <local machine>]
For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 91 45 00 00 14 00 00 00 ‘E......
0008: 0b 00 00 00 42 00 47 00 ....B.G.
0010: 2d 00 53 00 51 00 4c 00 -.S.Q.L.
0018: 32 00 30 00 30 00 35 00 2.0.0.5.
0020: 00 00 00 00 00 00 ......
Event Type: Failure Audit
Event Source: MSSQLSERVER
Event Category: (4)
Event ID: 18456
Date: 12/21/2005
Time: 10:34:03 PM
User: N/A
Computer: BG-SQL2005
Description:
Login failed for user 'sa'. [CLIENT: <local machine>]
For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 18 48 00 00 0e 00 00 00 .H......
0008: 0b 00 00 00 42 00 47 00 ....B.G.
0010: 2d 00 53 00 51 00 4c 00 -.S.Q.L.
0018: 32 00 30 00 30 00 35 00 2.0.0.5.
0020: 00 00 07 00 00 00 6d 00 ......m.
0028: 61 00 73 00 74 00 65 00 a.s.t.e.
0030: 72 00 00 00 r...
Event Type: Information
Event Source: MSSQLSERVER
Event Category: (2)
Event ID: 8561
Date: 12/21/2005
Time: 10:19:51 PM
User: N/A
Computer: BG-SQL2005
Description:
Recovery of any in-doubt distributed transactions involving Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator (MS DTC) has completed. This is an informational message only. No user action is required.
For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 71 21 00 00 0a 00 00 00 q!......
0008: 0b 00 00 00 42 00 47 00 ....B.G.
0010: 2d 00 53 00 51 00 4c 00 -.S.Q.L.
0018: 32 00 30 00 30 00 35 00 2.0.0.5.
0020: 00 00 07 00 00 00 6d 00 ......m.
0028: 61 00 73 00 74 00 65 00 a.s.t.e.
0030: 72 00 00 00 r...
Event Type: Error
Event Source: Report Server Windows Service (MSSQLSERVER)
Event Category: Management
Event ID: 107
Date: 12/21/2005
Time: 4:46:14 PM
User: N/A
Computer: BG-SQL2005
Description:
Report Server Windows Service (MSSQLSERVER) cannot connect to the report server database.
For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Hi,
View 4 Replies View RelatedI currently can't connecto to my database in SQL Server 2005 (enterprise) but as soon as I try to use any functions, I get cryptic errors found below. I am about to pull my hair out. Everything was working fine for around 4 days and now everything just blows up. I've tried using both sql authentification and also windows:
Errors I'm getting (print screens):
http://www.photopizzaz.biz/junk/sqlserver_2005_errors_and_resolutions.doc
SQL logs:
http://www.photopizzaz.biz/junk/logs.txt
Event log errors are:
Event Type: Error
Event Source: MSSQLSERVER
Event Category: (4)
Event ID: 17809
Date: 12/21/2005
Time: 11:18:34 PM
User: N/A
Computer: BG-SQL2005
Description:
Could not connect because the maximum number of '4' user connections has already been reached. The system administrator can use sp_configure to increase the maximum value. The connection has been closed. [CLIENT: <local machine>]
For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 91 45 00 00 14 00 00 00 ?E......
0008: 0b 00 00 00 42 00 47 00 ....B.G.
0010: 2d 00 53 00 51 00 4c 00 -.S.Q.L.
0018: 32 00 30 00 30 00 35 00 2.0.0.5.
0020: 00 00 00 00 00 00 ......
Event Type: Failure Audit
Event Source: MSSQLSERVER
Event Category: (4)
Event ID: 18456
Date: 12/21/2005
Time: 10:34:03 PM
User: N/A
Computer: BG-SQL2005
Description:
Login failed for user 'sa'. [CLIENT: <local machine>]
For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 18 48 00 00 0e 00 00 00 .H......
0008: 0b 00 00 00 42 00 47 00 ....B.G.
0010: 2d 00 53 00 51 00 4c 00 -.S.Q.L.
0018: 32 00 30 00 30 00 35 00 2.0.0.5.
0020: 00 00 07 00 00 00 6d 00 ......m.
0028: 61 00 73 00 74 00 65 00 a.s.t.e.
0030: 72 00 00 00 r...
Event Type: Information
Event Source: MSSQLSERVER
Event Category: (2)
Event ID: 8561
Date: 12/21/2005
Time: 10:19:51 PM
User: N/A
Computer: BG-SQL2005
Description:
Recovery of any in-doubt distributed transactions involving Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator (MS DTC) has completed. This is an informational message only. No user action is required.
For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 71 21 00 00 0a 00 00 00 q!......
0008: 0b 00 00 00 42 00 47 00 ....B.G.
0010: 2d 00 53 00 51 00 4c 00 -.S.Q.L.
0018: 32 00 30 00 30 00 35 00 2.0.0.5.
0020: 00 00 07 00 00 00 6d 00 ......m.
0028: 61 00 73 00 74 00 65 00 a.s.t.e.
0030: 72 00 00 00 r...
Event Type: Error
Event Source: Report Server Windows Service (MSSQLSERVER)
Event Category: Management
Event ID: 107
Date: 12/21/2005
Time: 4:46:14 PM
User: N/A
Computer: BG-SQL2005
Description:
Report Server Windows Service (MSSQLSERVER) cannot connect to the report server database.
For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
I currently can't connecto to my database in SQL Server 2005 (enterprise) from the SQL Server Management Studio itself! as soon as I try to use any functions, I get cryptic errors found below. I am about to pull my hair out. Everything was working fine for around 4 days and now everything just blows up. I've tried using both sql authentification and also windows:
Errors I'm getting (print screens):
http://www.photopizzaz.biz/junk/sqlserver_2005_errors_and_resolutions.doc
SQL logs:
http://www.photopizzaz.biz/junk/logs.txt
Event log errors are:
Event Type: Error
Event Source: MSSQLSERVER
Event Category: (4)
Event ID: 17809
Date: 12/21/2005
Time: 11:18:34 PM
User: N/A
Computer: BG-SQL2005
Description:
Could not connect because the maximum number of '4' user connections has already been reached. The system administrator can use sp_configure to increase the maximum value. The connection has been closed. [CLIENT: <local machine>]
For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 91 45 00 00 14 00 00 00 ?E......
0008: 0b 00 00 00 42 00 47 00 ....B.G.
0010: 2d 00 53 00 51 00 4c 00 -.S.Q.L.
0018: 32 00 30 00 30 00 35 00 2.0.0.5.
0020: 00 00 00 00 00 00 ......
Event Type: Failure Audit
Event Source: MSSQLSERVER
Event Category: (4)
Event ID: 18456
Date: 12/21/2005
Time: 10:34:03 PM
User: N/A
Computer: BG-SQL2005
Description:
Login failed for user 'sa'. [CLIENT: <local machine>]
For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 18 48 00 00 0e 00 00 00 .H......
0008: 0b 00 00 00 42 00 47 00 ....B.G.
0010: 2d 00 53 00 51 00 4c 00 -.S.Q.L.
0018: 32 00 30 00 30 00 35 00 2.0.0.5.
0020: 00 00 07 00 00 00 6d 00 ......m.
0028: 61 00 73 00 74 00 65 00 a.s.t.e.
0030: 72 00 00 00 r...
Event Type: Information
Event Source: MSSQLSERVER
Event Category: (2)
Event ID: 8561
Date: 12/21/2005
Time: 10:19:51 PM
User: N/A
Computer: BG-SQL2005
Description:
Recovery of any in-doubt distributed transactions involving Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator (MS DTC) has completed. This is an informational message only. No user action is required.
For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 71 21 00 00 0a 00 00 00 q!......
0008: 0b 00 00 00 42 00 47 00 ....B.G.
0010: 2d 00 53 00 51 00 4c 00 -.S.Q.L.
0018: 32 00 30 00 30 00 35 00 2.0.0.5.
0020: 00 00 07 00 00 00 6d 00 ......m.
0028: 61 00 73 00 74 00 65 00 a.s.t.e.
0030: 72 00 00 00 r...
Event Type: Error
Event Source: Report Server Windows Service (MSSQLSERVER)
Event Category: Management
Event ID: 107
Date: 12/21/2005
Time: 4:46:14 PM
User: N/A
Computer: BG-SQL2005
Description:
Report Server Windows Service (MSSQLSERVER) cannot connect to the report server database.For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
I recently installed the express edition of sql server express, I installed with all the default options and choose windows authorisation for login. I have tried to attach a database in studio mangement and it threw an exception about security and connection error, I presume I have no priviledges, but I have tried to grant myself rights and basically tried everything but I cant seem to get anywhere with it, would apprechiate some advise on this subject, and what steps I should take to setup and use and have complete rights to the database thanks in advance
Sean
hello,
I have a question about opening files in the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Management Studio.
In the old Query Analyzer from SQL 2000 I can open SQL Files via drag & drop (from explorer to QA) or open it with a double click in the explorer. Then the Files opened, if I had actual a connection to a server / database (QA is stared with one file and has a connection to Server/Datebase), with this connection.
Now in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Management Studio I'll be asked everytime for Server and have to get the database from the database list - it does not connect automaticly to server/database, that is actual connected (I have opened a file with the connection and a connected database in the object explorer).
Someone do not have this problem - but we found no option to set it up.
Any ideas?
thanks &
best regards,
Christian Kiedels
Hi all,
I just realized recently that a database "XYZ" in the Object Explorer of my SQL Server Management Studio Express (SSMSE) is put in the Database Explorer of my VB 2005 Express for processing a Stored Procedure in executing the SELECT statements (not by using Input and/or Output Parameters) during the ADO.NET 2.0-VB 2005 Express programming, then the content of the database "XYZ" is not in the SSMSE. How can I return the database "XYZ" from the DataBase Explorer of VB 2005 Express back to the Object Explorer of SQL Server Management Studio Express (SSMSE) safely? Please help and advise.
Thanks in advance,
Scott Chang
HiI am using SQL Server Management Studio Express to make my databases but I noticed if I make my database in Visual studios and go new Item and make a new database I see it in app_data folder and server express tab and if I make it in SQL Server Management Studio Express I only see it in the server explorer. So if I have to move my files to another computer how do I move my database easly with SQL Server Management Studio Express? Since when you make it with the visual studio the file gets stored with all the other files of your project so if you move it all to another computer you prob won't run into a problem. So how do I make it that so I can do everything in SQL Server Management Studio Express(since I like working in it) then export it into a file that I can then go into my app_data folder and add it is an exist item? Thanks
View 1 Replies View RelatedHello
I need to create a sql server 2005 database in my folder app_data, but i can't do it with the sql server management studio.
I get an error. I can only create a database in my C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLData . I cannot create the database in other folder.
Thank you
How do I set up a database snapshot and backup the database for Windows Server Update Services 3.0, that uses the "desktop" version of SQL server on the same server running Widows Server 2003? There does not seem to be a "Management Plans" sub-folder under the "management" folder in the Management Studio Express console- so that's probably my first request- how do I establish a "Management Plans" subfolder, then how do I (step-by-step) set up a backup of the SUSDB?
View 21 Replies View RelatedI can see a database file in the Data folder which is used by the "sqlservr.exe" process (detected this using Process Explorer) but I cannot a see a database in the list in SQL Server Management Studio.I am sysadmin on the server (also tried with the "sa" account).tried running "USING" statement with no luck.Is there a system view which tells the relationgship between data files and databases?
View 2 Replies View RelatedI am having a problem Attaching, well actually not being able to see a database when attempting to attach it. I suspect this is more of a security issue rather than a problem with Management Studio, but I can't figure out what is happening.
If I copy a database to Documents and SettingsAll Users... and attempt to attach I can see the file in the selection tree. This also is the case if I copy it to Documents and SettingsDefault User... But if I copy it to Documents and SettingsADynarski... which is the account I normally log into, when I expand the folder in the selection tree, nothing is visible. And the same thing occurs if I copy the file to Documents and SettingsGuest...
I've looked at the security settings and everything appears to be normal. This is on a box with XP Home and SQL Server Express. Can anyone tell me what I'm missing?
Thanks,
Al
Hello,
I'am a student and I'am using the Express version of the SQL sever Management Studio. The question that I have is:
Can I create a SQL database on my local computer and use this database on a other computer?
So I create a database on a laptop and want to export/import this on a desktop.
If this is possible can somebody sent met a tutorial ore something.
Thanks
Andre van Nijnatten
Hi:
I installed SQL Server 2005 onto Vista RTM.
When launched SQL Server Mangement Studio -> Databases -> choose a database and expand.
Right click on top of "Database Diagrams" node, only options I've got are:
1. Working with SQL Server 2000 Diagram
2. Refresh.
Wondering did I missing something on my system in order to make database diagrams to work?
Thanks
Tommy
Hello all!
Quick question... I've created my DB in MSSQLSMS, then attempted to created a stored procedure for it. The code itself is fine, I just need to know how to actually attach it so that it appears in the "Stored Procedures" section of my Database.
I have Right Clicked on Stored Procedures > New Stored Procedure... > Edited as required > Save
When I attempt to save it, it prompts me for a file. That's fine, did that - but I can't see ANY way to actually attach this to the DB.
Any help is appreciated!
Daniel Davies
Hi all,
I just found out the name of AdventureWorksLT is in my SQL Server Server Management Studio Express, but the content of AdventureWorksLT database in my SQL Server Management Studio Express is gone. I saved the backup file of the AdventureWorksLT database in my C:Program filesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLackup folder. How can I backup the AdventureWorksLT database to SQL Server Management Studio Express again? Please help and advise.
Thanks in advance,
Scott Chang
Hi,
After creating mobile database into sql server 2005 management studio, how to insert the records from sql server 2005 management studio into and mobile database from excel file?
Thank you
Prashant
I am trying to copy a database from the server on my web host(crystaltech) to my new local install of MS SQL Server 2005 Enterprise (trial version).
I go to Tasks>Copy Database which opens the wizard. When I get to the select database screen I get this error:
Server user 'username' is not a valid user in database '123foo'
(123foo is the first database of all those on the server)
I need have it look only at my database which I have permissions for to copy it. How do I do this?
I tried copying the tables the other way(import data) but it dropped all my identities and primary keys which is a pain to recreate. Is there a way to copy tables from one server to another without losing primary keys and identity fields?
Thanks for any help!
I come cross some post about how to backup a database in Sql Server Management Studio Express automatically. The scripts look like as below
USE [master]
GO
SET ANSI_NULLS ON
GO
SET QUOTED_IDENTIFIER ON
GO
CREATE PROCEDURE [dbo].[sp_BackupDatabase]
@databaseName sysname
AS
BEGIN
SET NOCOUNT ON;
DECLARE @sqlCommand NVARCHAR(1000)
DECLARE @dateTime NVARCHAR(20)
SELECT @dateTime = REPLACE(CONVERT(VARCHAR, GETDATE(),111),'/','') +
REPLACE(CONVERT(VARCHAR, GETDATE(),108),':','')
SET @sqlCommand = 'BACKUP DATABASE ' + @databaseName +
' TO DISK = ''C:Backup' + @databaseName + '_Full_' + @dateTime + '.BAK'''
EXECUTE sp_executesql @sqlCommand
END
It throws that the DDL statement is not allowed. What's wrong with it?
I never noticed it before, but I am now using Management Studio to administer our sql databases and the issue became apparent. One of the databases located on a sql 2000 server, says "6.5 compatible", when viewed from Management Studio (but not from Enterprise Manager).
What are the step needed to upgrade the database? (I think I need to run the Sql 2005 Upgrade Advisor first, fix any errors found, then manually change compatibility mode (to 80) from the sql 2000 server where the database is located. )
TIA,
Barkingdog
Hi all,
Long time ago, I downloaded the Northwind and pubs databases from the Microsoft website (I do not remember the details of it) and installed these two databases together into the SQL Server Management Studio Express of my PC (Microsoft Windows XP Pro). I tried to learn an example of using "User Instance" (source code was from a book) on the Northwind database located in my SQL Server Management Studio Express. I just find out that my Northwind database has the title only and no tables at all. If I click on the "+" in front of the "Northwind", I got the following error message:
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express
Failed to retrieve data for this request.(Microsoft SqlServer.Express.SmoEnum)
Additional information:
One or more files do not match the primary file of the database. If you are attempting to attach a database, retry the operation with the correct files. If this is an existing database, the file may be corrupted and should be restored from backup. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 5173)..
Please help and tell me how I can repair this Northwind database in my SQL Server Management Studio Express.
Scott Chang
P. S.
I deleted the name 'Northwind' in my SQL Server Management Studio Express, executed the "SQL2005DBScriptsInstnwind" program and I got the following error message: Msg 1802, Level 16, State 4, Line 1
CREATE DATABASE failed. Some file name listed could not be created. Checked related errors.
Msg 5170, Level 16, state 1, Line 1
Cannot create file 'c:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1DATAorthwindorthwind.ldf' because it already exist. Change the file path or the file name, and retry the operation.
Msg 15100, Level 16, State 1, Procedure sp_dboption, Line 64
The database 'Northwind' does not exist. Use sp_helpdb to show available database.
Msg 911, Level 16, State 1, Line 1
Could not locate entry in sysdatabases for database 'Northwind'. No entry found with that name. Make sure that name is entered correctly
Hello,
We are trying to connect the data base in SQL Server Management Studio Express using Operating System Xp.
The following error show during the connection time.
" Cannot open database "Test" requested by the login. The login failed. Login failed for user 'NT AUTHORITYSYSTEM'.
We have the login Id for sa and password. Connect to server it work properly.
Could you please give me the steps to resolve the problem.
Thanks,
Mahesh
Hello,
I would like some help in uploading a database from my harddrive to a server using sql server management studio express.
If I try to attach it to the server, this program only looks at the files on this server and not on my harddrive. So how can I copy a sql database to my folder on the server.
I am sure it must be a simple problem, but I've been bizzy with it for about a day now. So, please advice.
Rgds,
Wouter.
Hi all,
I just downloaded AdventureWorks_Data.mdf, AdventureWorks_Data.ldf, AdventureWorksDW_Data.mdf, and AdventureWorksDW_Data.LDF files to the C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1|MSSQLData folder of my Windows XP Pro PC. I tried to attach the AdventureWorks database in my SQL Server Management Studio Express in the following way: I clicked on SQL Server 2005 Express=>SQL Server Management Studio Express=>Right clicked on Databases=> clicked on "Attach..."=> "Attach Databese" showed up. But I can not type in anything under the MDF File Location, Database Name, Attach As, Owner, Status, Message!!!??? What is wrong in my way of doing the attachment of AdventureWorks database (described above)? Please help and advise.
Thanks,
Scott Chang
P. S. I do not have Microsoft Visual Studio 2005. Walkthrough: Install the AdventureWorks Database (http://msdn2.microsoft/en-us/library/ms31035.aspx) : To confirm your SQL Server data directory (Start=>All Programs, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, Visual Studio Tools, Visual Studio 2005 Command Prompt) steps 1 thru 4 can not be applied to my SQL Server Management Studio Express. I read an SQL Express post dated 19 April 2006 and learned the above-mentioned way to attach the AdventureWorks database in the SQL Server Management Studio Express. But that way does not work for me.