Is
MS SQL server installed on a separated computer?
Yes, the SQL server is housed on a dedicated dual-Pentium
processor for optimal performance.
Can
I FTP my database to the SQL server?
No, FTP and Web servers are not installed
on this server for two reasons, performance and
security. In order to maximize performance
and security of the SQL server, FTP and Web servers
have not been enabled. Thus optimizing a
dedicated database server for your needs.
What
tools I will use to connect to SQL server and
to run my SQL scripts to create objects?
The following tools are recommended for
connecting, scripting, and transferring of files:
SQL server Eneterprise Manager;
Isql command line utility;
Isql/w - Windows based utility;
and ODBC.
I
do not have any of these tools. How can I get
them?
You will install them from SQL server
distribution by running Setup program.
What
version of SQL server are you currently have?
We are currently using version 6.5.
Version 7.0 will be supported starting in July,
1999.
What
are exact steps to connect to SQL server?
After we receive payment you will be
provided with connection information,
such as:
IP Address, server name, database name,
ODBC DSN, username, password
Step
by step can be found below:
A)
You will configure Client Configuration Utility
which comes with SQL server distribution starting
with default net library which should be tcp/ip
sockets
Then
you go to 'Advanced' screen and put server
name that was emailed.. Put server IP in place
of 'Connection String'.
B)
To use ODBC from your 'home' location you
need to create ODBC DSN. Open ODBC applet,
choose 'System DSN', then 'Add', then 'SQL
server' and use connection information we
will provide you. Always use 'Standard Security'
mode to login with username/password we will
provide you.
I
have connected to SQL server but can not transfer
my database.
First be sure you only have one database
user - 'dbo'- who owns all the objects.
Open SQL Enterprise Manager. Go to 'Tools', then
'Transfer Objects'. You should be able to transfer
from there.
Another
way to transfer database is to use BCP command
line utility.
How
will I administer my database hosted at your server?
Use same tools as mentioned above: Enterprise
Manager, isql/w, ODBC. Your login will
be mapped to 'dbo' (database owner). So you will
have all the permissions for your database. You
could even delete it!
I
want my web site hosted with Metanet to be able
to use SQL server database from asp or Cold Fusion
program. How will I do that?
We will create an ODBC DSN for you.
How
often you backup data?
Twice a day.
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