Comments on: SQL SERVER – 2005 NorthWind Database or AdventureWorks Database – Samples Databases – Part 2

By: shivanshu ojha

shivanshu ojha — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:19:34 +0000

i install sql server 2005,but it’s show only system data base(master,model,msdb,temdb).I want to work in AdvetureWorks data base but it’s not show in data base ,what can i do???????????

By: Shah Jehan

Shah Jehan — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:36:12 +0000

Very useful and understandable information. Great work sir.

By: madhivanan

madhivanan — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:41:18 +0000

Check if the northwind database is availabe in the server

By: amruta

amruta — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:50:25 +0000

hi Pinal,

I could download .mdf and .ldf files of Northwind and Pubs databases and easily attach them as well in my SSMS but when I try to extract data fom these two databases ,I’am getting the error “Invalid object name ‘Northwind’. ” ..,,,Could you please help me with this problem..Thanks in advance

Thanks,
Amruta

By: Ben

Ben — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:03:00 +0000

I am trying option 2.
Have run .msi and everything seems to be installed as outlined above.
However, when I open instnwnd.sql (it opens a new query window) and then press F5 to run it prompts me to connect to a database engine and I am stuck.

What do I type in the Server Name?

Thanks

By: zunzar

zunzar — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:52:43 +0000

I want database for pracrice

By: Arjunan

Arjunan — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:04:03 +0000

thanks for you help..

By: Arjunan

Arjunan — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:03:35 +0000

Hi….I installed SQL with dummy database..

By: Anish Kumar

Anish Kumar — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:15:32 +0000

Good Work Pinal..
Cheers,
Anish

By: Eclison

Eclison — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:49:52 +0000

Very good!!! Thanks!

By: Rajendiran

Rajendiran — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:48:12 +0000

Hi Pinal,

It’s very nice. i have installed it but through cmd prompt i get some error . i don’t have C Drive in this case what i do? please reply me …………..

I love all your article ..

By: Christian

Christian — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:30:32 +0000

Thank you very much, I love it when things work, without a hitch, first time around.

By: Mubashir

Mubashir — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:31:35 +0000

Thanks a lot!

By: rayan

rayan — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 02:09:45 +0000

All,

Those who are using SQLExpress and experiencing below error while attaching NORTHWIND database if using to connect to ASP.NET can use the identity impersonation along with user name and password (as interim solution)

HResult 0xFFFFFFFF, Level 16, State 1
SQL Network Interfaces: Error Locating Server/Instance Specified [xFFFFFFFF].
Sqlcmd: Error: Microsoft SQL Native Client : An error has occurred while establishing a connection to the server. When connecting to SQL Server 2005, this ….

By: rayan

rayan — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:29:24 +0000

I am getting the SQL native client like few others in this thread. I am trying to attach to SQL Express 2008 in Windows 7 Enterprise machine.

HResult 0×2, Level 16, State 1
Named Pipes Provider: Could not open a connection to SQL Server [2].
Sqlcmd: Error: Microsoft SQL Native Client : An error has occurred while establi
shing a connection to the server. When connecting to SQL Server 2005, this failu
re may be caused by the fact that under the default settings SQL Server does not
allow remote connections..
Sqlcmd: Error: Microsoft SQL Native Client : Login timeout expired.

By: Deep Melkani

Deep Melkani — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:26:18 +0000

Really nice ..Thanks sir

By: Vito

Vito — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:11:15 +0000

Thanks a lot mate!! You are a star…

By: Sivawut Srithammawut

Sivawut Srithammawut — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 08:27:42 +0000

This is a very good tutorial.

Thanks

By: Noor Shaikh

Noor Shaikh — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 14:37:52 +0000

gr8 post worked for me to install Northwind database on Win XP Pro on SQL Server 2005 Express Edition

By: Puneet

Puneet — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 03:21:58 +0000

Hey,
Its really helpful
1st method gives error Error Locating Server/Instance Specified [xFFFFFFFF].
but from 2nd method its done.
But m really keen to know about this error how can i solve it

By: gaurav

gaurav — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:18:04 +0000

Sir,
Can you please suggest me where to find other sample databases for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 other than AdventureWorks.

By: J

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 22:34:01 +0000

Hey, wanted to say thanks for the info. You have some easy steps to follow. TNX

By: bhanu

bhanu — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 04:22:09 +0000

thanks its really helpful

By: Hitesh Bavaliya

Hitesh Bavaliya — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:54:47 +0000

Gr8 information i have installed both northwind and pubs database in a minute
thanx a lot

By: Shubhra

Shubhra — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:36:58 +0000

Man this is whay I was looking for days…Adventure Works DB opens with WIndows Authentication…
We can just create a user
Go to SQL Server Manager Object Explorer
Security->Login
Create a User for Windows Authentication
Go To User Mapping and check Adventure Works DB.
And click ok , if it gives error as Adventure Works is Read only.Go back an uncheck it.

Thats it it works..

Thanks man