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Sqlcmd: Error: Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server : Login failed for user
- I have found this in the SQL Server rror log,
Login failed for user 'sw'. Reason: Password did not match that for the login provided. [CLIENT: <local machine>]
so I've opened a new topic for this.
John_S_Watson wrote:I cannot connect to a newly installed SQL Server with sqlcmd when using a password.
Is SQL Server running in "Mixed Mode" = Windows + SQL authentication?
By default SQL Server gets installed in "Windows only mode", SQL login don't work and raises errors like yours.
See Change server authentication mode - SQL Server | Microsoft Learn
Thankyou for replying. In the Management Studio I have confirmed that the server's properties -> security -> server authentication is set to SQL Server and Windows Authentication mode, which I think is what is meant by "Mixed mode"?
I have also run the command it suggests,
EXEC xp_instance_regwrite N'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE',
N'Software\Microsoft\MSSQLServer\MSSQLServer',
N'LoginMode', REG_DWORD, 2;
which I assume is mean to add a string variable to the key Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQLServer. It doesn't. I created the string variable LoginMode=2 through the registry editor, but still cannot login using a password.
Thank you, anyone, for any insight.
- I have found this in the SQL Server rror log,
Login failed for user 'sw'. Reason: Password did not match that for the login provided. [CLIENT: <local machine>]
so I've opened a new topic for this.The error message you're encountering, "Sqlcmd: Error: Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server," typically indicates an issue with the ODBC driver setup or configuration when trying to connect to SQL Server. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot this issue:
Check Driver Installation: Ensure that the Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server is properly installed on your system. You can download it from the official Microsoft website if it's not installed.
Update ODBC Driver: If you already have the driver installed, consider updating it to the latest version. Sometimes, compatibility issues can cause errors.
Connection String: Double-check your connection string for any syntax errors or incorrect parameters. Ensure you are using the correct server name, database name, and authentication method.
Permissions: Make sure that the account you are using to connect has the necessary permissions to access the SQL Server database.
Check Firewall Settings: If you're connecting to a remote SQL Server, ensure that firewall settings are not blocking the connection.
Test with Another Tool: Try connecting to the SQL Server using another tool like SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to see if the issue is specific to sqlcmd.
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t sounds like you're encountering a login issue with the SQL Server. Here are a few steps you can try to resolve the "Login failed for user" error:
Check Credentials: Ensure that you are using the correct username and password. Double-check for any typos.
User Permissions: Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to access the database. You may need to check with your database administrator.
Connection String: Make sure your connection string is correctly formatted. If you're using a SQL Server instance, include the instance name in the connection string.
Authentication Mode: Confirm that your SQL Server is set to the correct authentication mode (SQL Server Authentication or Windows Authentication). If you're using SQL Server Authentication, ensure that mixed-mode authentication is enabled.
Firewall Settings: Ensure that there are no firewall rules blocking the connection to the SQL Server.
ODBC Driver Version: Sometimes, issues arise from using an incompatible driver version. Ensure you have the latest version of the Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server installed.
