SQL Server Express - SQL Server
Recent update: 2008-3-21

Import an mdb file

187 byte By Olly at 2008-3-7
Hi everyone, I have an mdb file that I want to import using sql server 2005 express edition. I am using the Management Studio Express and have had no success. Thanks in advance

SqlDeveloper/SqlExpress Conflict.

1525 byte By Tailor at 2008-3-6
Hi, Background: I'm on a Pentium 2.4 with 1024 mb Memory and 160 Gb harddrive, running XPPro with SP2. I started a project in VS2005Beta2 with Sql2005Beta. When the RTM versions came along I ungraded to VS2005Pro, and tried to upgrade the SqlDeveloper. This ran amuck, but I could still access ...

Willing to distribute an application including SQL Servre Express

417 byte By neto at 2008-3-5
I'm trying to distribute an application but I face a little problem. I want to install the .net framework and SQL Server Express while my app installs itself in the host PC. Also I would like to let SQL server express prepared for remote conections, all of this in a single install project and ...

RESULT IN GRID PANEL ?

99 byte By Bkl at 2008-3-3
From database explorer isn't possible obtain the result of a store procedure in a grid panel ?

Automatic Backup SQL Server Express

82 byte By KevinGW at 2008-3-1
Is there any way to have an automatic backup of a database in SQL Server Express?

Problem installing sql 2005 express cannot start service .... :(

4033 byte By brohans at 2008-2-28
2006-03-26 20:33:09.42 Server Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - 9.00.1399.06 (Intel X86) Oct 14 2005 00:33:37 Copyright (c) 1988-2005 Microsoft Corporation Express Edition on Windows NT 5.0 (Build 2195: Service Pack 4) 2006-03-26 20:33:09.42 Server (c) 2005 Microsoft Corporation. 2006-03-26 ...

not able to login in other computers!

897 byte By neto at 2008-2-27
I'm developing with Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition and SQL Server 2005 Express Edition, my problem is that as default SQL Server Express uses windows authentication. Since I develop in my own PC and install the software in another PC, my SQL Server Database is useless cause it still tries ...

Problem installing sql 2005 express cannot start service etc.... :(

4033 byte By brohans at 2008-2-26
2006-03-26 20:33:09.42 Server Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - 9.00.1399.06 (Intel X86) Oct 14 2005 00:33:37 Copyright (c) 1988-2005 Microsoft Corporation Express Edition on Windows NT 5.0 (Build 2195: Service Pack 4) 2006-03-26 20:33:09.42 Server (c) 2005 Microsoft Corporation. 2006-03-26 ...

not able to login in other computers!

897 byte By neto at 2008-2-25
I'm developing with Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition and SQL Server 2005 Express Edition, my problem is that as default SQL Server Express uses windows authentication. Since I develop in my own PC and install the software in another PC, my SQL Server Database is useless cause it still tries ...

Problem installing sql 2005 express cannot start service etc.... :(

4033 byte By brohans at 2008-2-24
2006-03-26 20:33:09.42 Server Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - 9.00.1399.06 (Intel X86) Oct 14 2005 00:33:37 Copyright (c) 1988-2005 Microsoft Corporation Express Edition on Windows NT 5.0 (Build 2195: Service Pack 4) 2006-03-26 20:33:09.42 Server (c) 2005 Microsoft Corporation. 2006-03-26 ...

Remote Connection to file-based Express DB

454 byte By Dale_Burrell at 2008-2-23
Hi, This might be obvious - but if so I've missed it so far. Is it possible to connect remotely to an Express database used in a website which is created in the App_Data folder by VWDEE 2005 and attached by filename? As far as I can tell these databases don't have a name and aren't mounted ...

Remote Connection to file-based Express DB

454 byte By Dale_Burrell at 2008-2-22
Hi, This might be obvious - but if so I've missed it so far. Is it possible to connect remotely to an Express database used in a website which is created in the App_Data folder by VWDEE 2005 and attached by filename? As far as I can tell these databases don't have a name and aren't mounted ...

Remote Connection to file-based Express DB

454 byte By Dale_Burrell at 2008-2-22
Hi, This might be obvious - but if so I've missed it so far. Is it possible to connect remotely to an Express database used in a website which is created in the App_Data folder by VWDEE 2005 and attached by filename? As far as I can tell these databases don't have a name and aren't mounted ...

Object Explorer

479 byte By Hasan at 2008-2-21
Hello All; I downloaded the VWD2005 recentrly, it was really agiant achievement , i appreciate the people who developed such an easy-to-learn web development package. I noticed the difference between VS2002 and VWD2005. I really liked it. (i am sorry if this speech isn't in its right place). ...

Install

226 byte By Mayomano at 2008-2-20
I just installed sql server 2005 express and everything seemed to go well. However I only see the configuration tools under program files in the start menu. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

An attempt to attach an auto-named database for file...failed. A database with the same name exi

2620 byte By TonyN at 2008-2-20
I know allot of folks are having this problem and I tried lots of things but nothing works. I understand the problem is coping the SQL Express on another server is the problem - I just not sure what to do? Version Information: Microsoft .NET Framework Version:2.0.50727.42; ASP.NET ...

Setup ODBC problem using SQL Express

3179 byte By syiown8 at 2008-2-20
Hi,I have install Microsoft Visual C# Express Editon 2005 from MSDN site. I have follow this step. Uninstall beta versions Before installing, you must uninstall any previous versions of SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005, and the .NET Framework 2.0. 2. Download and install Download and ...

connectionstring for sql client database file in MSSQL server isn't working.

1835 byte By Sandeep at 2008-2-19
i have been working for a small time in VC#.Net application development... for the first time it was so that the database interaction was successfull when i sepcified the location to the attachdbfile name field... as "c:\temp\database1.mdf".but this cannot help as we move the application t...

SQLEXPRESS via LAN REFUSE CONNECTION!

894 byte By Bkl at 2008-2-19
0) I've build on my pc a file MDF...i've used it and it's all right. Then I've decided to use it in LAN on pc-server to share it with my team. 1) The sqlexpress is installad on pc with XP sp2 (as server) 2) Tcp Ip is enabled. 3) Firewall is not running 4) The folder where is located the ...

Connect Delphi 2006 to MS SQL Express

276 byte By TigerWong at 2008-2-18
I use Delphi 2006 to connect MS SQL Express 2005. When I save record, it shows the following error message: Database Server Error : Cannot create new transaction because capacity was exceeded. Does anyone know what happen and how to solve? Thanks!

2005 SQL EXPRESS DATABASE BACKUP

425 byte By AKazi at 2008-2-17
I am using Veritas backup exec 10.d with sql agent. I am able to see the sql express studio 2005 database files but there is difference in file size between original database file and the one shows in sql agent backup selection. The backup performs 100% successful but the original database file ...

SQLserver2005Express post-install problem

642 byte By newtWales at 2008-2-16
Hi I have installed a single instance of SQLserver2005Express on a stand alone PC running WinXP Pro. Do you always have to be logged in as a Windows [XP] administrator to work with SQL Server databases? Because when I'm not it SQLserver Management Studio won't allow me to open any database. ...

Tell Us Your Express Story and Win $100!

1199 byte By MarkJewett-MSFT at 2008-2-15
Want a chance to show off a cool way you’re using Visual Studio Express or SQL Server Express?We’re looking for your stories!Tell us about something that makes your life easier or is just plain fun and if we like it enough to include in a feature article, we’ll give you a $100 gift certificate ...

Slow Startup from Idle

116 byte By BobBerryman at 2008-2-15
Is it possible to stop the server from going to sleep when it is idle to improve responsiveness to new connections?

multiple-step ole db error

590 byte By rwbogosian at 2008-2-15
When trying to connect to sqlexpress, I get the rather uninformative error message: Error No. -2147217887Multiple-step OLE DB operation generated errors. Check each OLD DB status value, if available. No work was done. Here's the connection string I'm using: strDbConn = "Data ...

sqlexpress installer doesn't believe sqlexpress has been uninstalled

430 byte By rwbogosian at 2008-2-15
Because of numerous problems trying to get sqlexpress working, I uninstalled it with the intention of reinstalling (via Add or Remove Programs). However, now when I try to reinstall it, I get a message that the I am not making a changes so it won't let me install it. I do have sql server 2005 ...

current users

173 byte By JMicke at 2008-2-15
Is there a limit on how many <strong>concurrent </strong>users that can use SQL Server 2005 Express Edition? I haven't been able to find any facts about that

sqlcmd - view

348 byte By JeffreyE.Moeller at 2008-2-14
how can i change the view in sqlcmd? such as changing the font or the window size so that a command such as sp_tables will list on one row rather than several. Also I would only like to see 10 records or so at the same time. Currently in default setting, if i run sp_tables I can really only ...

Welcome and Tips for using this Forum

14183 byte By MikeWachal-MSFT at 2008-2-14
Welcome to the SQL Express Forum Hello everyone and welcome to the SQL Express forum. One of the primary goals of the SQL Express MSDN Forum is to offer a gathering place for SQL Express users to share experiences, discuss issues related to SQL Express, ask questions and interact with the folks ...

Copy VS Create

779 byte By avinashraj at 2008-2-13
Hello, We are building a smart client that ships with it an offline db - Sql Express. I wanted to check if there is a preferred/recommended approach to deploy the database ? I'm essentially asking between 1. Copying a database file and 2. Creating the database file by connecting to Master ...

Just an FYI Access 2000 upsizer does not upsize data to express 05

183 byte By FergusLogic at 2008-2-13
Found out the hard way. Data does not get upsized from Access 2000 to Sql express 05. Just an FYI for anyone out there who might need to upsize Access 2000 Dbs.

Ready for Production?

354 byte By DbHd at 2008-2-12
I must release a new Db on 4/1 into an isolated small network (pier workgroup) and my choices are MSDE or Express. I'm new to both (MSDE yesterday, Express today). I am familiar with SQL Server and prefer using the tools with Express, but is it stable enough to use in this type of production ...

Stored Procedures not showing

2968 byte By lastpick at 2008-2-11
Well I am not sure if I am doing something wrong but after having created a stored procedure I did the following. I hit the parse script button to check the script, it came back fine. I then executed the script which completed fine. But to my amazement the procedure did not show. I hit the ...

Import MSSQL Tables

312 byte By dizzyjay at 2008-2-10
Is there a way in SQL 2005 Express Edition to import/export data from another MSSQL Server? Something similar to the right click/ import table functionality of MSSQL2000. I've read similar threads which all recommend using MS Access but there has to be a better way, right? regards,dj ...

Simple migration from MySQL to SQL Server Express 2005?

497 byte By androidi at 2008-2-10
Normally I'd go and write a bunch of code for doing it manually... But instead of that, maybe there is a smarter way? What I know is that you can get some kind of dump out of MySQL but I would be very surprised if that could be directly read into SQL Express ? So if you have a few step guide ...

import tool

172 byte By tabwebdesign at 2008-2-8
I was looking for an import tool that will import text, excel and access files into sql server express? Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks Tom

Connecting to hosted / remote database

360 byte By Tomá?Pajonk at 2008-2-8
Hello, I would like to know whether is it possible to administer a database on a hosted site - i.e inserting some lines, executing a query. I normally access the files via ftp connection. And so far the only way I figured I can mess around with the database is to download it and change it on my ...

help sql 2005 express

764 byte By carlos at 2008-2-7
I have a computer_1 with sql 2005 express with app working fine, from another computer I want to connect to sql 2005 express in computer_1 using tcp/ip or named pipes, in computer_1 is enabled tcp/ip and named pipes, but when I connect using microsoft sql server management studio express I get ...

1 GB memory limitation for SQL 2005 Express edition

215 byte By Meyyur at 2008-2-7
Question:</P> Can the SQL 2005 express edition can be installed on a machine that has more than 1 GB memory?</P> If so, is the SQL 2005 express edition will be using memory upto 1 GB?</P> </P> </P>

Full-Text Search / User Instances

96 byte By Marc_L at 2008-2-7
Is there any documentation on using full-text search with user instances? Is it even supported?

Attach Database problem

656 byte By AdrianHall at 2008-2-7
I am trying to attach a database as part of my overall application distribution. After installing Express when my .NET app first starts it atempts to attach the database using EXEC sp_attach_db etc... This used to work fine with MSDE 2000 but now the database is being attached as read-only. If ...

Can't connect with Visual Web Developer Express

2617 byte By Peter at 2008-2-6
When attempting to use VWD Express' built-in web server I recieve the following error in browser window: An error has occurred while establishing a connection to the server. When connecting to SQL Server 2005, this failure may be caused by the fact that under the default settings SQL Server ...

support asian character and connect limit

212 byte By TigerWong at 2008-2-6
Do MS SQL Express support Asian character set? If I want to input Traditional Chinese character, what collation I should use? Is there any limitation on the no of connect to MS SQL Express?

New SQL Express Installation

173 byte By SQLUser2005 at 2008-2-5
I just installed SQL Express in my workstation but when I try to create and ODBC connection, the new server does not show in the drop down. Do you have any tips...? Thanks.

Sql Configuration Problems (Desperately in need of help)

6140 byte By newbievsprogrammer at 2008-2-5
Hi I am currently working on my final year project for uni using vs 2005, sql server express and xp pro sp2. Basically I created a website in asp.net and created a database in the app_data directory. Everything was working fine up until last week until I downloaded sql server management ...

How to bind SQL Express to a particular CPU?

527 byte By peterxz at 2008-2-4
Since SQL Express only runs on one CPU, is there a way to bind SQL Express to a particular CPU, or SQL Express only runs on CPU0? And in case of CPU hyperthreading, I assume that the CPU SQL Express running on will be a logical CPU, not a physical CPU, am I right? ...

Can't connect w/Visual Studio 2005

1188 byte By InteXX at 2008-2-4
I'm right-clicking on Data Connections in Server Explorer, and selecting Create New SQL Server Database. I've turned on the SQL Browser, so I'm able to select the instance from the combo box. I select Use Windows Authentication, type the database name to create, and click OK. I'm getting ...

SQL Express Family CTP Now Available

4489 byte By MikeWachal-MSFT at 2008-2-4
I’m happy to announce the release to public CTP of the following SQL Express Family products: SQL Server 2005 Express Editions SP1SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced ServicesSQL Server 2005 Express Edition ToolkitSQL Server 2005 Management Studio Express (included as part of Express ...

SQL Server Management Studio Express CTP won't open - why?

1046 byte By Wait-a-minute at 2008-2-4
I can't seem to open my SQL Server Management Studio Express CTP anymore. I need help figuring this out. I was able to open it before. I went to the Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs and tried to "repair" the program but nothing changes. Anytime I double-click on ssmsee.exe, the hour-glass ...

Import Data

94 byte By KBC at 2008-2-3
how I make to import some tables of a data base in Access to SQL server 2005 express edition?

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