Showing posts with label runs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label runs. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

newbie q: "contacting server to create web project" runs forever

hi, I'm using vstudio 2002, trying to create an C# asp web project, when I select these for a new project it says contacting server to create web project and never quits even after 1.5 hours. I saw in a similar post elsewhere they said the solution is to disable the firewalls - and I did that - and I have norton only, so that is not the issue. IIS is installed as well as SQL server, I can see it running. I have tested successfully a sql connection not long ago using access. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Dell 9300 1.6 GHZ
XP pro 2004 w/service pack2

Hi,

It seems the problem is that the VS does not find your local server.
(Reason my be, you have changed your machin IP somtime after Installing the VS)

Check the server name on new project dialog box and if needed change
it to localhost or the IP address of your system.

|||Did you ever get an answer to this? I have what looks like the identical problem.

newbie q: "contacting server to create web project" runs forever

hi, I'm using vstudio 2002, trying to create an C# asp web project, when I select these for a new project it says contacting server to create web project and never quits even after 1.5 hours. I saw in a similar post elsewhere they said the solution is to disable the firewalls - and I did that - and I have norton only, so that is not the issue. IIS is installed as well as SQL server, I can see it running. I have tested successfully a sql connection not long ago using access. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Dell 9300 1.6 GHZ
XP pro 2004 w/service pack2

Hi,

It seems the problem is that the VS does not find your local server.
(Reason my be, you have changed your machin IP somtime after Installing the VS)

Check the server name on new project dialog box and if needed change
it to localhost or the IP address of your system.

|||Did you ever get an answer to this? I have what looks like the identical problem.

Friday, March 9, 2012

Newbie ahoy! - SQL Server database keeps freezing...

Hi,
I've something of a mystery.
Our DB currently runs as a SQL Server 2000 database linked to a number of
Access MDB front ends via an ODBC connection.
We're having problems with the response of the server. Basically, when a
user is entering / updating data, when they try to update a record, the ODBC
connection times out.
I've checked the server and there doesn't appear to be any problems with
SQL2000.
However, I am something of a complete newbie when it comes to SQL server. In
light of this can anyone recommend any steps I should take to investigate
and diagnose this.
In particular, I know SQL server keeps logs but I'm not sure to what detail
and how to access them.
Sorry to appear like a complete idiot but I guess we all have to start
somewhere. :)
Thanks
Chris StrugA common cause of these symptoms is blocking. You can run sp_who2 from
Query Analyzer to identify the blocked/blocking processes. Note that a
SELECT statement will hold locks until the resultset is processed so it
is important that the application to retrieve results as soon as
possible and keep transactions short.
--
Hope this helps.
Dan Guzman
SQL Server MVP
--
SQL FAQ links (courtesy Neil Pike):
http://www.ntfaq.com/Articles/Index.cfm?DepartmentID=800
http://www.sqlserverfaq.com
http://www.mssqlserver.com/faq
--
"Chris Strug" <hotmail@.solace1884.com> wrote in message
news:%23Ti2WgETDHA.2852@.tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
> I've something of a mystery.
> Our DB currently runs as a SQL Server 2000 database linked to a number
of
> Access MDB front ends via an ODBC connection.
> We're having problems with the response of the server. Basically, when
a
> user is entering / updating data, when they try to update a record,
the ODBC
> connection times out.
> I've checked the server and there doesn't appear to be any problems
with
> SQL2000.
> However, I am something of a complete newbie when it comes to SQL
server. In
> light of this can anyone recommend any steps I should take to
investigate
> and diagnose this.
> In particular, I know SQL server keeps logs but I'm not sure to what
detail
> and how to access them.
> Sorry to appear like a complete idiot but I guess we all have to start
> somewhere. :)
> Thanks
> Chris Strug
>

Monday, February 20, 2012

NEWB Question - Runs as a Service?

I'm a brand new user. I need MS SQL Server 2005 for my DotNetNuke
installation. I have just installed MS SQL Server 2005 and SQL 2005 Server,
SP2. When I open the Management Studio, there are no servers to choose. I
can't make a server show up there! If the software is installed on my machine
(Windows Vista), is there a SQL server running in the background somewhere?
As a service? I don't see a service in the Services control panel. Do I need
to start the server somehow? I have looked everywhere for this information!
Help!SQL Server is comprised of several services. You may have installed the
client tools only. Go to Control Panel | Programs | Uninstall a Program
(used to be Add/Remove programs) and look for Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
Select it and hit Change. You should be able to add the services you
missed.
--
Geoff N. Hiten
Senior SQL Infrastructure Consultant
Microsoft SQL Server MVP
"azanna" <azanna@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F3BCB32A-4E03-479F-8B1B-EF5CDF908FA7@.microsoft.com...
> I'm a brand new user. I need MS SQL Server 2005 for my DotNetNuke
> installation. I have just installed MS SQL Server 2005 and SQL 2005
> Server,
> SP2. When I open the Management Studio, there are no servers to choose. I
> can't make a server show up there! If the software is installed on my
> machine
> (Windows Vista), is there a SQL server running in the background
> somewhere?
> As a service? I don't see a service in the Services control panel. Do I
> need
> to start the server somehow? I have looked everywhere for this
> information!
> Help!|||Thank you! I figured something like that.
Well, I did as you suggested, but it looks like everything is already
installed. After I opened thecontrol panel, I selected SQL Server 2005 and
clicked on Change. Then I could choose SQL Server 2005 Instances (none have
been installed) or SQL Server 2005 common components (has a sub-button of
Workstation Components). I chose the latter, common components. Was that
right?
In the connectivity components, it looks like everything is already there:
management tools, business intellegence development studio, software
development kit, sqlxml client features, legacy components, and all the
"Documentattion, Samples, and Sample Databases".
Am I still missing something?! I am VERY GRATEFUL for your help!
azanna.
"Geoff N. Hiten" wrote:
> SQL Server is comprised of several services. You may have installed the
> client tools only. Go to Control Panel | Programs | Uninstall a Program
> (used to be Add/Remove programs) and look for Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
> Select it and hit Change. You should be able to add the services you
> missed.
> --
> Geoff N. Hiten
> Senior SQL Infrastructure Consultant
> Microsoft SQL Server MVP
>
> "azanna" <azanna@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F3BCB32A-4E03-479F-8B1B-EF5CDF908FA7@.microsoft.com...
> > I'm a brand new user. I need MS SQL Server 2005 for my DotNetNuke
> > installation. I have just installed MS SQL Server 2005 and SQL 2005
> > Server,
> > SP2. When I open the Management Studio, there are no servers to choose. I
> > can't make a server show up there! If the software is installed on my
> > machine
> > (Windows Vista), is there a SQL server running in the background
> > somewhere?
> > As a service? I don't see a service in the Services control panel. Do I
> > need
> > to start the server somehow? I have looked everywhere for this
> > information!
> > Help!
>|||Instances are the SQL services. Common components is common across the
various SQL subsystems. Go back and install an instance. Default instance
should be what you need.
--
Geoff N. Hiten
Senior SQL Infrastructure Consultant
Microsoft SQL Server MVP
"azanna" <azanna@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:87D5A3A3-AE61-4F87-9E97-8CB4F9927D2B@.microsoft.com...
> Thank you! I figured something like that.
> Well, I did as you suggested, but it looks like everything is already
> installed. After I opened thecontrol panel, I selected SQL Server 2005 and
> clicked on Change. Then I could choose SQL Server 2005 Instances (none
> have
> been installed) or SQL Server 2005 common components (has a sub-button of
> Workstation Components). I chose the latter, common components. Was that
> right?
> In the connectivity components, it looks like everything is already there:
> management tools, business intellegence development studio, software
> development kit, sqlxml client features, legacy components, and all the
> "Documentattion, Samples, and Sample Databases".
> Am I still missing something?! I am VERY GRATEFUL for your help!
> azanna.
> "Geoff N. Hiten" wrote:
>> SQL Server is comprised of several services. You may have installed the
>> client tools only. Go to Control Panel | Programs | Uninstall a Program
>> (used to be Add/Remove programs) and look for Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
>> Select it and hit Change. You should be able to add the services you
>> missed.
>> --
>> Geoff N. Hiten
>> Senior SQL Infrastructure Consultant
>> Microsoft SQL Server MVP
>>
>> "azanna" <azanna@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:F3BCB32A-4E03-479F-8B1B-EF5CDF908FA7@.microsoft.com...
>> > I'm a brand new user. I need MS SQL Server 2005 for my DotNetNuke
>> > installation. I have just installed MS SQL Server 2005 and SQL 2005
>> > Server,
>> > SP2. When I open the Management Studio, there are no servers to choose.
>> > I
>> > can't make a server show up there! If the software is installed on my
>> > machine
>> > (Windows Vista), is there a SQL server running in the background
>> > somewhere?
>> > As a service? I don't see a service in the Services control panel. Do I
>> > need
>> > to start the server somehow? I have looked everywhere for this
>> > information!
>> > Help!
>>|||Here's what I get: "There are no items to show in this view." Wah!
"Ekrem Ã?nsoy" wrote:
> Will you open up SQL Server Configuration Manager from Configuration Tools
> and look for SQL Server services from SQL Server 2005 Services node?
> It would be good if you send us a list of those services listed in the SQL
> Server 2005 Services window.
> Also, tell us about their statuses (Running\Stopped)
> --
> Ekrem Ã?nsoy
> http://www.ekremonsoy.net , http://ekremonsoy.blogspot.com
> MCBDA, MCTS: SQL Server 2005, MCITP:DBA, MCSD.Net, MCSE, MCT
>
> "azanna" <azanna@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:87D5A3A3-AE61-4F87-9E97-8CB4F9927D2B@.microsoft.com...
> > Thank you! I figured something like that.
> >
> > Well, I did as you suggested, but it looks like everything is already
> > installed. After I opened thecontrol panel, I selected SQL Server 2005 and
> > clicked on Change. Then I could choose SQL Server 2005 Instances (none
> > have
> > been installed) or SQL Server 2005 common components (has a sub-button of
> > Workstation Components). I chose the latter, common components. Was that
> > right?
> >
> > In the connectivity components, it looks like everything is already there:
> > management tools, business intellegence development studio, software
> > development kit, sqlxml client features, legacy components, and all the
> > "Documentattion, Samples, and Sample Databases".
> >
> > Am I still missing something?! I am VERY GRATEFUL for your help!
> >
> > azanna.
> >
> > "Geoff N. Hiten" wrote:
> >
> >> SQL Server is comprised of several services. You may have installed the
> >> client tools only. Go to Control Panel | Programs | Uninstall a Program
> >> (used to be Add/Remove programs) and look for Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
> >> Select it and hit Change. You should be able to add the services you
> >> missed.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Geoff N. Hiten
> >> Senior SQL Infrastructure Consultant
> >> Microsoft SQL Server MVP
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "azanna" <azanna@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:F3BCB32A-4E03-479F-8B1B-EF5CDF908FA7@.microsoft.com...
> >> > I'm a brand new user. I need MS SQL Server 2005 for my DotNetNuke
> >> > installation. I have just installed MS SQL Server 2005 and SQL 2005
> >> > Server,
> >> > SP2. When I open the Management Studio, there are no servers to choose.
> >> > I
> >> > can't make a server show up there! If the software is installed on my
> >> > machine
> >> > (Windows Vista), is there a SQL server running in the background
> >> > somewhere?
> >> > As a service? I don't see a service in the Services control panel. Do I
> >> > need
> >> > to start the server somehow? I have looked everywhere for this
> >> > information!
> >> > Help!
> >>
> >>
>|||Hi, Geoff. Actually, I did try that too, but I apparently can't point to a
valid installation file. I downloaded and installed the SQL Server 2005
full-version trial. I did it two ways; I saved the image file (which doesn't
work for adding a component in the instance dialog) and I also just installed
the .exe that was the Download link. Neither one will let me install an
instance. When I use the Report button, it says that I do have a common
instance installed:
Workstation Components
[Version: 9.2.3042.00 Edition: Enterprise Evaluation Edition Patch
level: 9.2.3042 Language: English (United States)]
Thank you!
azanna.
"Geoff N. Hiten" wrote:
> Instances are the SQL services. Common components is common across the
> various SQL subsystems. Go back and install an instance. Default instance
> should be what you need.
> --
> Geoff N. Hiten
> Senior SQL Infrastructure Consultant
> Microsoft SQL Server MVP
>
> "azanna" <azanna@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:87D5A3A3-AE61-4F87-9E97-8CB4F9927D2B@.microsoft.com...
> > Thank you! I figured something like that.
> >
> > Well, I did as you suggested, but it looks like everything is already
> > installed. After I opened thecontrol panel, I selected SQL Server 2005 and
> > clicked on Change. Then I could choose SQL Server 2005 Instances (none
> > have
> > been installed) or SQL Server 2005 common components (has a sub-button of
> > Workstation Components). I chose the latter, common components. Was that
> > right?
> >
> > In the connectivity components, it looks like everything is already there:
> > management tools, business intellegence development studio, software
> > development kit, sqlxml client features, legacy components, and all the
> > "Documentattion, Samples, and Sample Databases".
> >
> > Am I still missing something?! I am VERY GRATEFUL for your help!
> >
> > azanna.
> >
> > "Geoff N. Hiten" wrote:
> >
> >> SQL Server is comprised of several services. You may have installed the
> >> client tools only. Go to Control Panel | Programs | Uninstall a Program
> >> (used to be Add/Remove programs) and look for Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
> >> Select it and hit Change. You should be able to add the services you
> >> missed.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Geoff N. Hiten
> >> Senior SQL Infrastructure Consultant
> >> Microsoft SQL Server MVP
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "azanna" <azanna@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:F3BCB32A-4E03-479F-8B1B-EF5CDF908FA7@.microsoft.com...
> >> > I'm a brand new user. I need MS SQL Server 2005 for my DotNetNuke
> >> > installation. I have just installed MS SQL Server 2005 and SQL 2005
> >> > Server,
> >> > SP2. When I open the Management Studio, there are no servers to choose.
> >> > I
> >> > can't make a server show up there! If the software is installed on my
> >> > machine
> >> > (Windows Vista), is there a SQL server running in the background
> >> > somewhere?
> >> > As a service? I don't see a service in the Services control panel. Do I
> >> > need
> >> > to start the server somehow? I have looked everywhere for this
> >> > information!
> >> > Help!
> >>
> >>
>|||Instance means SQL Service Instance. No other component of SQL is an
Instance.
Workstation components are not part of an instance, They are management
tools, documentation, examples, and config tools.
Unpack the image to a folder and point there when the installer wants the
install folder. You must select SQL Server Database Services (first item on
the Components to Install dialog box) if you want to install the SQL Server
engine.
--
Geoff N. Hiten
Senior SQL Infrastructure Consultant
Microsoft SQL Server MVP
"azanna" <azanna@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:17D32179-E8F6-44E0-A67D-AE6F92921610@.microsoft.com...
> Hi, Geoff. Actually, I did try that too, but I apparently can't point to a
> valid installation file. I downloaded and installed the SQL Server 2005
> full-version trial. I did it two ways; I saved the image file (which
> doesn't
> work for adding a component in the instance dialog) and I also just
> installed
> the .exe that was the Download link. Neither one will let me install an
> instance. When I use the Report button, it says that I do have a common
> instance installed:
> Workstation Components
> [Version: 9.2.3042.00 Edition: Enterprise Evaluation Edition Patch
> level: 9.2.3042 Language: English (United States)]
> Thank you!
> azanna.
> "Geoff N. Hiten" wrote:
>> Instances are the SQL services. Common components is common across the
>> various SQL subsystems. Go back and install an instance. Default
>> instance
>> should be what you need.
>> --
>> Geoff N. Hiten
>> Senior SQL Infrastructure Consultant
>> Microsoft SQL Server MVP
>>
>> "azanna" <azanna@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:87D5A3A3-AE61-4F87-9E97-8CB4F9927D2B@.microsoft.com...
>> > Thank you! I figured something like that.
>> >
>> > Well, I did as you suggested, but it looks like everything is already
>> > installed. After I opened thecontrol panel, I selected SQL Server 2005
>> > and
>> > clicked on Change. Then I could choose SQL Server 2005 Instances (none
>> > have
>> > been installed) or SQL Server 2005 common components (has a sub-button
>> > of
>> > Workstation Components). I chose the latter, common components. Was
>> > that
>> > right?
>> >
>> > In the connectivity components, it looks like everything is already
>> > there:
>> > management tools, business intellegence development studio, software
>> > development kit, sqlxml client features, legacy components, and all the
>> > "Documentattion, Samples, and Sample Databases".
>> >
>> > Am I still missing something?! I am VERY GRATEFUL for your help!
>> >
>> > azanna.
>> >
>> > "Geoff N. Hiten" wrote:
>> >
>> >> SQL Server is comprised of several services. You may have installed
>> >> the
>> >> client tools only. Go to Control Panel | Programs | Uninstall a
>> >> Program
>> >> (used to be Add/Remove programs) and look for Microsoft SQL Server
>> >> 2005.
>> >> Select it and hit Change. You should be able to add the services you
>> >> missed.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Geoff N. Hiten
>> >> Senior SQL Infrastructure Consultant
>> >> Microsoft SQL Server MVP
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "azanna" <azanna@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:F3BCB32A-4E03-479F-8B1B-EF5CDF908FA7@.microsoft.com...
>> >> > I'm a brand new user. I need MS SQL Server 2005 for my DotNetNuke
>> >> > installation. I have just installed MS SQL Server 2005 and SQL 2005
>> >> > Server,
>> >> > SP2. When I open the Management Studio, there are no servers to
>> >> > choose.
>> >> > I
>> >> > can't make a server show up there! If the software is installed on
>> >> > my
>> >> > machine
>> >> > (Windows Vista), is there a SQL server running in the background
>> >> > somewhere?
>> >> > As a service? I don't see a service in the Services control panel.
>> >> > Do I
>> >> > need
>> >> > to start the server somehow? I have looked everywhere for this
>> >> > information!
>> >> > Help!
>> >>
>> >>
>>|||Will you open up SQL Server Configuration Manager from Configuration Tools
and look for SQL Server services from SQL Server 2005 Services node?
It would be good if you send us a list of those services listed in the SQL
Server 2005 Services window.
Also, tell us about their statuses (Running\Stopped)
--
Ekrem Ã?nsoy
http://www.ekremonsoy.net , http://ekremonsoy.blogspot.com
MCBDA, MCTS: SQL Server 2005, MCITP:DBA, MCSD.Net, MCSE, MCT
"azanna" <azanna@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:87D5A3A3-AE61-4F87-9E97-8CB4F9927D2B@.microsoft.com...
> Thank you! I figured something like that.
> Well, I did as you suggested, but it looks like everything is already
> installed. After I opened thecontrol panel, I selected SQL Server 2005 and
> clicked on Change. Then I could choose SQL Server 2005 Instances (none
> have
> been installed) or SQL Server 2005 common components (has a sub-button of
> Workstation Components). I chose the latter, common components. Was that
> right?
> In the connectivity components, it looks like everything is already there:
> management tools, business intellegence development studio, software
> development kit, sqlxml client features, legacy components, and all the
> "Documentattion, Samples, and Sample Databases".
> Am I still missing something?! I am VERY GRATEFUL for your help!
> azanna.
> "Geoff N. Hiten" wrote:
>> SQL Server is comprised of several services. You may have installed the
>> client tools only. Go to Control Panel | Programs | Uninstall a Program
>> (used to be Add/Remove programs) and look for Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
>> Select it and hit Change. You should be able to add the services you
>> missed.
>> --
>> Geoff N. Hiten
>> Senior SQL Infrastructure Consultant
>> Microsoft SQL Server MVP
>>
>> "azanna" <azanna@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:F3BCB32A-4E03-479F-8B1B-EF5CDF908FA7@.microsoft.com...
>> > I'm a brand new user. I need MS SQL Server 2005 for my DotNetNuke
>> > installation. I have just installed MS SQL Server 2005 and SQL 2005
>> > Server,
>> > SP2. When I open the Management Studio, there are no servers to choose.
>> > I
>> > can't make a server show up there! If the software is installed on my
>> > machine
>> > (Windows Vista), is there a SQL server running in the background
>> > somewhere?
>> > As a service? I don't see a service in the Services control panel. Do I
>> > need
>> > to start the server somehow? I have looked everywhere for this
>> > information!
>> > Help!
>>|||It's obviously clear that you have no any installed SQL Server instance.
Will you try to start the SQL Server setup and try to install an instance?
Do not skip checking Database Engine from the Components to Install window
that will appear in setup process.
After the setup, go to Configuration Manager and look for SQL Server
services and tell us what happens.
--
Ekrem Ã?nsoy
http://www.ekremonsoy.net , http://ekremonsoy.blogspot.com
MCBDA, MCTS: SQL Server 2005, MCITP:DBA, MCSD.Net, MCSE, MCT
"azanna" <azanna@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:217AB314-58A5-4BA2-B9D8-48082526E886@.microsoft.com...
> Here's what I get: "There are no items to show in this view." Wah!
> "Ekrem Ã?nsoy" wrote:
>> Will you open up SQL Server Configuration Manager from Configuration
>> Tools
>> and look for SQL Server services from SQL Server 2005 Services node?
>> It would be good if you send us a list of those services listed in the
>> SQL
>> Server 2005 Services window.
>> Also, tell us about their statuses (Running\Stopped)
>> --
>> Ekrem Ã?nsoy
>> http://www.ekremonsoy.net , http://ekremonsoy.blogspot.com
>> MCBDA, MCTS: SQL Server 2005, MCITP:DBA, MCSD.Net, MCSE, MCT
>>
>> "azanna" <azanna@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:87D5A3A3-AE61-4F87-9E97-8CB4F9927D2B@.microsoft.com...
>> > Thank you! I figured something like that.
>> >
>> > Well, I did as you suggested, but it looks like everything is already
>> > installed. After I opened thecontrol panel, I selected SQL Server 2005
>> > and
>> > clicked on Change. Then I could choose SQL Server 2005 Instances (none
>> > have
>> > been installed) or SQL Server 2005 common components (has a sub-button
>> > of
>> > Workstation Components). I chose the latter, common components. Was
>> > that
>> > right?
>> >
>> > In the connectivity components, it looks like everything is already
>> > there:
>> > management tools, business intellegence development studio, software
>> > development kit, sqlxml client features, legacy components, and all the
>> > "Documentattion, Samples, and Sample Databases".
>> >
>> > Am I still missing something?! I am VERY GRATEFUL for your help!
>> >
>> > azanna.
>> >
>> > "Geoff N. Hiten" wrote:
>> >
>> >> SQL Server is comprised of several services. You may have installed
>> >> the
>> >> client tools only. Go to Control Panel | Programs | Uninstall a
>> >> Program
>> >> (used to be Add/Remove programs) and look for Microsoft SQL Server
>> >> 2005.
>> >> Select it and hit Change. You should be able to add the services you
>> >> missed.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Geoff N. Hiten
>> >> Senior SQL Infrastructure Consultant
>> >> Microsoft SQL Server MVP
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "azanna" <azanna@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:F3BCB32A-4E03-479F-8B1B-EF5CDF908FA7@.microsoft.com...
>> >> > I'm a brand new user. I need MS SQL Server 2005 for my DotNetNuke
>> >> > installation. I have just installed MS SQL Server 2005 and SQL 2005
>> >> > Server,
>> >> > SP2. When I open the Management Studio, there are no servers to
>> >> > choose.
>> >> > I
>> >> > can't make a server show up there! If the software is installed on
>> >> > my
>> >> > machine
>> >> > (Windows Vista), is there a SQL server running in the background
>> >> > somewhere?
>> >> > As a service? I don't see a service in the Services control panel.
>> >> > Do I
>> >> > need
>> >> > to start the server somehow? I have looked everywhere for this
>> >> > information!
>> >> > Help!
>> >>
>> >>