Immediately after the reboot, my installation of symantec backup exec failed to start. Udl file to test the connection, i found that on my computer, if i select mycomputername as the server, i dont see my database listed. I did as all the ms kb articles suggest by opening a text file, adding the needed connection strings and associated text and then saving it as a udl. Checking sql server connection using udl test deep security. Udl to test sql connection quickly in sharepoint spdoctrine. Windows launches the ui based on the file extension. Universal data link udl file used by windows applications for specifying connection information to a data provider.
To verify connectivity for an sql account, click use a specific user name and password, and enter the user name and password. Now i want to setup an udl file like i already did several times to connect to sqlserver 2000 database which i will use in my application written in delphi 5. Click test connection if you are experiencing a database connection issue, use a test. If all has gone well, the test will run and a message will appear saying that the test was successful. If so, then congratulations, you now have a working. As shown below, please follow the steps on dc server.
After some troubleshooting with the app, i see that the event viewer indicates a problem with connection to the sql server database used by backup exec. How to test the database connection with an udl file. A udl file is essentially a file that saves connection information, making it available for future use. You can use the data link properties dialog box to. Using spn tool to bypass sql udl connection test cannot. Hyperion financial data quality management version 11. Ive configured the gmsa with permissions on the target database and set up the gmsa on the source server, but cant get a connection string configured to use the account. Hi all, i want to test the connection to oracle database using udl file. Also login into the backup exec server the user which is used for the backups. To save time, i would type out the server name instead of. Configuring s3compatible cloud storage for use with.
Udl file and type the hostname or ip of your sql server, then select a user account with permission to the sql server and select a database. It is possible to supply connection information for an oledbconnection in a universal data link udl file. Eol 2019 first author writing software macwin the first author software guides teachers through the process of scoring student writing samples. The data link properties dialog box opens, displaying the following tabs.
Solved backup exec remote agent is not working correctly. Formating rules for connection strings connection strings explained store connection string in nfig connection pooling the provider keyword, progid, versioning and com clsid explained store and read connection string in appsettings. Another cool thing about udl is that it can help a developer to create connecting string for the selected provider. See the veritas support website for detailed information about how to use backup exec, including how to create secure backups with backup exec, software and hardware compatibility lists, and administrator guides for backup exec. If you experience issues that you suspect may result from a poor connection between the backup agent server and the module build server, you can test the connection using the testconnection option of the serversetupsetup command in the linux backup agent cli. Learn how to perform a udl test to check the connectivity from a windows server to a microsoft sql server instance and database. How to perform a quick test connection to the backup exec. The backup exec device and media service will not start. Oct 24, 2010 it is just a test file with a connection string. On the tools menu, click folder options and select the view tab. Feb 11, 2020 go back to the udl file that was created previously and doubleclick it this is where a link to the access database is created. First create a new text document in windows explorer and give a name to your new file, making sure you set the extension to.
Use windows nt integrated security windows authentication preferred. Feb 27, 2018 ran the test where you change the extension to. Im trying to make use of gmsas to connect from aspx code to an ms sql 2016 server. This is what ive done starting from an existing udl file. Udl files can be incredibly useful for a variety of reasons please see my earlier post for details. Logged in as the backup account on the remote server where the be software resides and using the option for use windows nt integrated security i am able to connect and browse databases. Creating a data link udl file for extended analytics. On the connection tab, enter the same information entered in the epo coreconfig page for the database connection. Testing your setup by using veritas backup exec aws.
The procedure for using these versions of backup exec with a tape gateway is the same. In this article i will explain the steps for creating and configuring a udl file creating a udl file is quite straightforward. Its universal means it is not just to test sql server connectivity test, but it works for other rdbms as well. Backup exec 2012 sp3 it connects to the server successfully, but fails to auth on the instances i have used accounts that are part of the local admins group on sql server and double checked that they have rights to the ntfs folders i used the. How to perform a quick test connection to the backup exec sql. Testing sql server connection using udl file technology. See the veritas support website for detailed information about how to use backup exec, including how to create secure backups with backup exec, software and hardware compatibility lists, and administrator guides for. We will get a message as test connection succeeded. Insufficient access rights to perform the operation. Create a blank text file using notepad and save it with a meaningful file name with a. Troubleshooting connectivity with udl files the gerasus. How can i acheive the connection testing using the udl file.
Now i want to setup an udlfile like i already did several times to connect to sqlserver 2000 database which i will use in my application written in delphi 5. How to test sql database connectivity using a test. After saving, open the file and you can see the interface for data link properties a. Please do an udl test to check whether connection to the backup exec sql instance is available. Testing your connection to a sql server instance can be difficult for nontechnical users, but there is an easy way for you to create a tool for them to test the connection. If connectivity test was successful, you will receive the below message. Click on the provider tab and choose microsoft ole db provider for sql server.
How to create and configure universal data link files. I need to know how can access password protected mdb and access the same using udl. Test an oledb connection with a udl file video doc id 280028. Solved be 16 and ms sql server standard 2017 data backup. What connection string to use to connect to network server. If problems are encountered in this process, there may be a problem with the backup exec sql instance or the windows database components open database connectivity odbc. To create a udl file on the desktop choose to create a new text document and name it with the. Connection tab configure the server name, authentication type and database. Feb 10, 2020 to verify sql connectivity using a udl file.
Udl test series part 1 a basic connectivity check help. Everything after this line is an ole db initstring. The new file changes its icon to that of a proper udl file and all looks great until you try to click and open it. You may not see the bedb listed under the instance, but confirm the connection to master succeeds. Advanced tab based on the provider that is selected, the additional settings are available to fine tune the parameters available to the udl file. Ensure that the specified database is running, and then try starting the service again. How to test the database connection with an udl file doc id 2053910. Be sure to press the test connection to validate that all of the parameters are accurate. Udl files are not encrypted, and expose connection string information in clear text.
Sql server connectivity issuestroubleshooting tips my. To create udl file, right click anywhere on desktop new create a empty text document file. Dec 29, 2015 testing your connection to a sql server instance can be difficult for nontechnical users, but there is an easy way for you to create a tool for them to test the connection. Solution the process described in this document will verify the existence of the veritas backup exec tm sql database and confirm that a connection can be made to it. After the things are completed, click on the test connection button. To use extended analytics, you must create a universal data link udl file, which provides a connection between the database server and application server. Creating a microsoft data link file udl for use in labview. But if i enter mycomputername\sqlexpress, i do see the database and can connect to it with integrated windows security. Oracle enterprise performance management workspace, fusion.
Using udl file for connecting access database solutions. Go back to the udl file that was created previously and doubleclick it this is where a link to the access database is created. If you are getting response from the sever then it means there is no issue with ip address blockage but if not. The microsoft data access components mdac provide the data link properties dialog box as the common user interface for specifying connection information to a data provider on windows 2000 and later operating systems. How to create database connection string using udl file. Backup exec 16 feature pack 2 licensed software provides s3compatible cloud storage functionality. How to perform a quick test connection to the backup exec sql instance. Ole db provider for sql server fails after kb2641690.
Create a blank text file using notepad and save it with a meaningful file name with. Doubleclick the icon and the main udl window will open. If this is a remote database, also ensure that the firewall is properly configured. From the database list, select the database you wish to connect to typically eshadata for food processor or gendata for genesis press test connection to test the database connectivity yet again with the connection now to the database. Lets create a udl using the sql server ole db driver with windows authentication, pointing to the adventureworks database and with an application name of test udl. This isnt an exhaustive guide to testing sql connectivity. Sep 26, 2012 this video contain the short demonstration of how to create connection string using udl file. I tried to create a udl file can be used to test the connection referred in the link provided below. Get database connection string using udl files burnignorance. The backup exec device and media service could not connect to the specified database. To check sql server does not exist or access denied is occurring because of ip address, ping ip address on the command prompt like.
The backup exec device and media service will not start and. For more information about the serversetupsetup command, see about the cdpagent and serverbackupsetup tools. A new file is created by default new text document. A test udl with ole db provider for sql server fails with this error. Dec 31, 2007 if you click on ok and click ok again, the information that you entered will be saved into the test. Simple ways to test sql connectivity system center guru.
Testing your setup by using veritas backup exec aws storage. I followed the document and the the udl test connection succeeded. Please note that i do not want to specify the password in udl file, i want to hardcode the same within the application in connection string. Hi i am using a udl file to connect to ms access database. I want to test the connection to oracle database using udl file. Backup exec failed to auth to sql server instances vox. I have followed few examples on internet how to create a udl file, but my problem comes in provoding the data source for testing the connection.
The process described in this document will verify the existence of the veritas backup exec tm sql database and confirm that a connection can be made to it. I am new to oracle and creating connection strings using udl. Open a folder or use the desktop and create a new text file rightclick new text document. Customers can use their own s3compatible cloud implementation with backup exec. But on the provider page i cant see the option for oracle provider for oledb. Connect to mysql database using mysql oledb provider. Mar 18, 2014 its universal means it is not just to test sql server connectivity test, but it works for other rdbms as well. If you click on ok and click ok again, the information that you entered will be saved into the test. Creating a microsoft data link file udl for use in. How to test connection to sql server using udl file. Test your backup agent server connection server backup. The udl file is a simple text file and the magic line is the last line which is the connection string heres an axample for a sql server ole db provider scenario when use windows nt integrated security selected. At this point is a good time to test connection to verify access to the server but not yet to the database on that server. User does not have permission to restore database vox.
Recommended software programs are sorted by os platform windows, macos, linux, ios, android etc. In the udl test try to connect to the remote sql instance which needs to be backed up. Press test connection to test the database connectivity so far. When the configuration process is complete, you can create a storage device within the backup exec console that can access most s3compatible cloud environments. Udl files provide a simple and graphical way to set up connections to almost any odbccompliant database, and this article shows you how to create them. How to fix sql server does not exist or access denied. Rightclick on the windows desktop and navigate to new text document.
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