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Creating a connection string

  • September 26, 2005 at 11:26 am

    #166159

    I was following the instructions found here but had a problem and don't know what is causing it.

    http://www.sqlservercentral.com/columnists/awarren/introductiontotheadoconnectionobject.asp

    I created an application role on the database.

    Using the Data Link Properties dialog I chose the provider.  Then on the Connection tab, I had to type in the Server name because it did not appear in the combo box or drop down menu.  I don't know if that was the first problem or not.

    I put in the application role name and password under "Use a specific user name and password:"

    I checked Allow saving password.

    When i got down to number 3, "Select the database on th server," I clicked the combo box and got an error: "Login failed for user 'FAELOGIN'. Reason: Not associated with a trusted SQL Server connection."

    Then another message box displays: "Login failed.  Catalog information cannot be retrieved."

    I don't know why i'm alway running into these stupid issues!

  • September 27, 2005 at 4:51 am

    #593219

    See if this can solve your problem:

    http://www.banmanpro.com/support/sql2k.asp

  • September 27, 2005 at 8:36 am

    #593294

    Thanks man! I thought it had worked but it didn't.  My server still says LOCAL it does not have my server name in Enterprise Manager. 

    When i click the drop down arrow in Data Link Properties it still doesn't show.

    If i cut and pasted the connection string from elsewhere will it work or does this mean it will not work?

  • September 27, 2005 at 10:02 am

    #593350

    Here's a handy reference: http://www.connectionstrings.com

    RegardsRudy KomacsarSenior Database Administrator"Ave Caesar! - Morituri te salutamus."

  • September 27, 2005 at 11:19 am

    #593372

    Thanks for the site. I'm going to give it a try.

  • September 27, 2005 at 1:35 pm

    #593443

    Thanks a million!  The connect string worked without any problems (using my login at least). Now i have to see if it will use my application role that i set up. 

  • September 27, 2005 at 1:47 pm

    #593451

    Glad to be able to help. Have a great day !

    RegardsRudy KomacsarSenior Database Administrator"Ave Caesar! - Morituri te salutamus."

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