How to attach db to sql express on server in a local network

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Hi all,

I have a winform application which works with a database created by sql express.
This application should work on a local network.It is client base and should install and run on each client in the local network.However the sql express server in on the server of network but not on clients.

Also i have created a setup for my application and add it's database to the setup project.

Now the problem is that how can i attach the database to the sql express on server after installing the setup project on the clients?

Posted 9-Jun-14 21:54pm

M_Mogharrabi

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Hi,

Attach DB SQL Server : http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-IN/library/ms190209.aspx[^]

Restore Database SQL Server : http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-IN/library/ms177429.aspx[^]

Connection string & Config : http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms254494(v=vs.110).aspx[^]

Do you required any thing else?

Thanks,
Suvabrata

Posted 9-Jun-14 22:36pm

Suvabrata Roy

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Kim Togo · Accepted Answer · 2014-06-09T22:35:00

You cannot attach a new database from another computer.
When you attach a database on the SQL Express, all database files (.mdf, .ldf) has to be in the computer where SQL Express is running.
The same goes for restoring a database.

Perhaps it is easier to attach the database manually on SQL Express?