ODBC issue: Unable to see non-default db in system dsn

  • I am trying to set up a system dsn to a SQL Server 2005 db and when I check

    the box to select a non-default database, I am unable to see other

    (non-default) databases that I do in fact have access to.

    I am using Windows auth.

    Sql Server driver version 2000.85.1117.00.

    Thanks!

    -Todd

  • Hi,

    There is a checkbox "Connect to SQL Server to obtain default settings for the additional configuration options" on the second page of the "Create a New Data Source to SQL Server" wizard, after you select the driver (I used 2005.90.4035.00)

    If this checkbox is unchecked, the list of databases is not retrieved from the server.

    Regards

    Piotr

    ...and your only reply is slàinte mhath

  • Finally found the anwswer.

    Someone had removed permission for public to view the databases:

    USE Master

    REVOKE VIEW ANY DATABASE FROM public

    Re-granting view to public resolved the issue.

    -Todd

  • Thanks for sharing this.

    Piotr

    ...and your only reply is slàinte mhath

  • Hi Piotr,

    You are welcome. And thank you for the idea you posted earlier!

    -Todd

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