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    Posted: 25 January 2006 at 8:47pm
I am a beginner with SQL so please bare with me.
 
When setting up SQL_server_connection.asp, it asks for the
"SQL Server name, your SQL Server Authentication details, and the name of the empty database you have created for the Forum on the SQL Server."
 I put the following in mine, but it isn't working.  Can someone let me know what the syntax is.
 
 

strSQLServerName = \\MyMachineName\sqlexpress

strSQLDBUserName = "sa"
strSQLDBPassword = ""
strSQLDBName = "forum"
 
When I launch the MSsql_Server_setup.asp file,
then use the account and password as above (odcb driver installed an working fine) I am unable to login.  What am I doing wrong?


Edited by snoopdujour - 26 January 2006 at 12:21am
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What error message are you getting?

Did you create an empty db before running the server setup?

Are you the sa?

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I have created a new database, and SQL Native client ODBC connection.  Do I need to clear out the tables and other items so it is totally empty (blank)?
 
I am the SA.  I am trying to initialize the setup of my forum.
 
the error I receive is;
 
Error Connecting to database on SQL Server

Check the following is set up and correct:-

SQL Server User Name
SQL Server Password
Name of the SQL Server
Database name set up by you on the server
Empty Database set up by you on the SQL Server

Check also that you have entered the correct details in the file 'SQL_server_connection.asp' found in the admin directory.

Can someone give me an example of the syntax I need for this connection?

Thank you.


Edited by snoopdujour - 26 January 2006 at 5:03am
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1) You need to post in the Support forum
2) Make sure you read the documentation that came with the forum.
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I am not sure but I think this line:

strSQLServerName = \\MyMachineName\sqlexpress


is wrong. Usually this is an IP address but I might be wrong.
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If you are using the sqlexpress instance, you need to use
strSQLServerName = "computername\SQLExpress"
don't use UNC identifiers \\
Are you sure that SQL Express was installed in mixed mode? meaning being able to login with sa using sqlcmd? I think by default it installs in Windows Auth only.
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Sorry for incorect info in my earlier posts.  This SQLExpress installation is in Mixed mode.  I have also checked the Security\logins for the userID and password. I checked to make sure the user has create/modify rights on the database.

I have edited the SQL_server_connection.asp file with the following

strSQLServerName = "machineID\SQLExpress"
strSQLDBUserName = "UserID" 'Can I use a domain account domain\user

strSQLDBPassword = "Userpass"
strSQLDBName = "forum"
 
I am still getting the error connecting to the SQL database.
 
Have I done everything correct, or am I being a noob and forgot something?
Thanks
 


Edited by snoopdujour - 26 January 2006 at 7:40pm
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