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AskSQLTeam
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Posted - 2002-06-10 : 09:23:35
paul writes "In an attempt to solve another connectivity problem I applied SQL Sp4 to our SQLserver (NT4 SP 6a)& (no prior SQL Sp's applied)(Then reapplied nt sp6a) since doing so nither remote users or our web server can connect to the server (user name password validation error connecting as sa) the remote users and web servers are at MDAC level 2.5
Is this a known problem and is there a solution"

robvolk
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Posted - 2002-06-10 : 09:49:38
I imagine that it might be because of reapplying NT SP 6a after applying SQL 7.0 SP4. I looked through the SP4 installation guide and couldn't find anything that stated SP 6a must be installed after SP4, and I have a feeling that some obscure DLL or component got overwritten with a older version.

If you can, try applying MDAC 2.6 or higher to the SQL Server, and the client machines too, if that's possible. In all likelihood that will fix the problem.

If this doesn't work, please post the EXACT error message(s) you're getting when trying to connect.

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bouno
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Posted - 2002-06-18 : 18:20:48
I install sp4 on sql 7.0 with no errors in installation but
the server is not updated. with select @@version shows me the
sp3 and not sp4. any thoughts what is wrong?
I imagine that it might be because of reapplying NT SP 6a after applying SQL 7.0 SP4. I looked through the SP4 installation guide and couldn't find anything that stated SP 6a must be installed after SP4, and I have a feeling that some obscure DLL or component got overwritten with a older version.

If you can, try applying MDAC 2.6 or higher to the SQL Server, and the client machines too, if that's possible. In all likelihood that will fix the problem.

If this doesn't work, please post the EXACT error message(s) you're getting when trying to connect.


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MakeYourDaddyProud

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Posted - 2002-06-18 : 20:02:19
The problem is MDAC 2.5, it is simply not compatible with SP4. I have no end of probs with it. Either reverse engineer to SP3 or upgrade MDAC to 2.6. Period.

The problem lies in the semaphores used in the connection pipe net DLLs in which you have no control.

Dan
www.danielsmall.com IT Factoring

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bouno
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Posted - 2002-06-18 : 20:32:29
Dan,
How can i proof that the server has the MDAC 2.5
and to refress my memories, what is the URL to go to upgrade to
MDAC 2.6
Once again, i appreciate your time.
thanks,
bouno

The problem is MDAC 2.5, it is simply not compatible with SP4. I have no end of probs with it. Either reverse engineer to SP3 or upgrade MDAC to 2.6. Period.

The problem lies in the semaphores used in the connection pipe net DLLs in which you have no control.

Dan
www.danielsmall.com IT Factoring


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smccreadie
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Posted - 2002-06-18 : 20:51:50
You can download all the MDAC files at http://www.microsoft.com/data/

MS also has a comcheck application which will analyze your MDAC configuration. Otherwise you'll have to go off of dll versions.

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MakeYourDaddyProud

184 Posts

Posted - 2002-06-19 : 05:47:34
I agree, comcheck can be a useful util to report on the clients odbc config. ;-)

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sf
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Posted - 2002-06-20 : 20:49:27
Hello danny2sweet,smccreadie,
can you explain how to get the comcheck
and how to use it to get the result?

thanks,
sf


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