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kulfi
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 Posted - 2011-02-26 : 23:54:48
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| Hi,First i would like to introduce myself i am Ehsan and just new to sql server i have few questions1. i have two computers one is desktop and one is laptop bot running windows 72. i want to make my desktop a server with all the database files on it3.i want to work on laptop and get access from the desktop Please do not mind to answer these questions or if i can get help step by step it would be more better.thanksEhsan |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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kulfi
Starting Member
33 Posts |
Posted - 2011-02-27 : 08:27:17
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Actualy my question is that i have a datbase file on desktop and i want to connect my laptop to desktop to get access the databse,How can i do.I am also asking about the installation sql server i want to install in such a way that if i am working on my laptop than i can access the sql server from desktop may i do not know how to explain because i am new sql server but i hope u understood my problem.quote:
Originally posted by tkizer
You didn't post any questions. So what problem are you having?Tara KizerMicrosoft MVP for Windows Server System - SQL Serverhttp://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/Subscribe to my blog
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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kulfi
Starting Member
33 Posts |
Posted - 2011-02-27 : 23:51:41
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Actually i am learning SQL Server 2008 Standard Version but all my database is kept on Desktop i want to know that how can i connect from laptop to desktop please solve this because where i am working i have the same situation.thanksquote:
Originally posted by tkizer
1. What application are you going to use to connect to the remote server?2. There's nothing different in the installation. What are you going to use as the application?Tara KizerMicrosoft MVP for Windows Server System - SQL Serverhttp://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/Subscribe to my blog
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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kazi
Starting Member
8 Posts |
Posted - 2011-02-28 : 05:43:38
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| Hi KulfiJust install the express edition in your laptop with management studiothen open your sql server management studioin your connect to server window select server type database enginethen type the ip of your desktop then user/pasword/database to connectNow you are in your desire database.Kazi |
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kulfi
Starting Member
33 Posts |
Posted - 2011-02-28 : 06:43:07
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| Yes i am doing Mr. Kazi but i can not connect realy i do not know why please can u tell me what are the parameters neccasary for this connection. i am using sql server 2008 express editionEhsanEhsan |
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KenW
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
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Posted - 2011-02-28 : 13:23:44
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Originally posted by kulfi
i can not connect realy i do not know why
What does "i can not connect" mean? Are you getting an error message? If so, what does it say *exactly*?"i do not know why" - We don't either, until you tell us what's failing. Exact error text would be a terrific starting place.  |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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kulfi
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tkizer
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Running Sql Server on Remote comp