Database Error When Creating Membership Directory Using SQL Server Alias (238648)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Site Server 3.0
This article was previously published under Q238648

SYMPTOMS

When you create a new Membership directory, the following error message may occur in the New Membership Server Wizard:
Verify that the information entered is correct and that the database is empty. The database specified is either empty or not valid.

CAUSE

You are attempting to connect to the SQL Server computer using a SQL Server alias name and you have Microsoft Data Access Components version 2.1 SP2 on your Site Server computer. This configuration is not supported.

RESOLUTION

You must connect to your SQL Server computer using the actual name of the SQL Server computer.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

216415 HOW TO: Set Up SQL Server with Proxy Server

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/30/2006
Keywords:kbpending kbprb KB238648
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