INF: SQL Server Utility Files Available

Last reviewed: December 23, 1997
Article ID: Q178444

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SQL Server, versions 4.2x, 6.0, and 6.5

SUMMARY

Several SQL Server utilities are now available for download from the Microsoft Software Library (MSL) FTP Server at:

   ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/Softlib/MSLFiles/

These files are documented in the MORE INFORMATION section of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

The compressed file Sqlinfo.exe in the Microsoft Software Library (MSL) contains many individual documents and files on press releases, datasheets, third-party products and support, and utilities constructed by Microsoft in relation to SQL Server. The compressed file Sqlhdtst.exe in the MSL is a Win32 file system stress program. The compressed file Sqlole.exe in the MSL contains SQL Server Distributed Management Object (SQL-DMO) C/C++ Headers and Samples for SQL Server version 6.0.

The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Software Library:

 ~ Acc2sql.exe (size: 189152 bytes) 
 ~ Esqlc.exe (size: 125247 bytes) 
 ~ Fpsqlcs.exe (size: 93836 bytes) 
 ~ Projsql.exe (size: 18453 bytes) 
 ~ Sqlhdtst.exe (size: 140711 bytes) 
 ~ Sqlinfo.exe (size: 462817 bytes) 
 ~ Sqlkb.exe (size: 439290 bytes) 
 ~ Sqlole.exe (size: 88866 bytes) 
 ~ Sqlsmts.exe (size: 18787 bytes) 
 ~ Sqlstres.exe (size: 89983 bytes) 
 ~ Sqlunpub.exe (size: 18396 bytes) 
 ~ Sqlupdt.exe (size: 636209 bytes) 
 ~ Sqlwin.exe (size: 21397 bytes) 
 ~ Vbcobsql.exe (size: 689385 bytes)

For more information about downloading files from the Microsoft Software Library, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q119591
   TITLE     : How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

Contents of Acc2sql.exe:

File name      Description

Readme.txt     How to use the utility
Acc2sql.doc    Upsizing Microsoft Access Applications to Microsoft SQL
               Server white paper

Contents of Esqlc.exe:

File name      Description

Readme.txt     Additional information for Embedded SQL for Visual C/C++ 4.2
Sqlakw32.dll   Executable if combining Microsoft Embedded SQL for C and
               MicroFocus Embedded SQL for COBOL

Contents of Fpsqlcs.exe:

File Name      Description

Fpsqlcs.doc    Client-Server Application Development using FoxPro and
               SQL Server white paper

Contents of Projsql.exe:

File name      Description

Readme.txt     Additional information for the Projsql.sql script file; this
               file can help you modify Microsoft Project database tables
Projsql.sql    SQL Script to created and copy existing Microsoft Project
               tables

Contents of Sqlhdtst.exe:

File name      Description

Readme.txt     How to use the utility
Sqlhdalp.exe   Executable for DEC Alpha-based computers
SQLHDX86.exe   Executable for Intel-based computers
Sqlhdppc.exe   Executable for PPC-based computers

Contents of Sqlinfo.exe:

File name      Description

Intro.doc      Introduction document
Bkguide.doc    Managing Production Environments: Backup and Recovery
               Guidelines for Microsoft SQL Server (February 1994)
Drda.doc       Connecting Windows NT to Enterprise Data via DRDA
               (September 1994)
Dynamic.doc    Network Configuration Options with Microsoft SQL Server for
               Windows NT
Ms_suprt.doc   Microsoft Mission-Critical Support Services: An Overview for
               Information Managers
Netlib2.doc    Microsoft SQL Server Network Integration Architecture
               (February 1994)
Opttech2.doc   Query Optimization Techniques (February 1994)
Sappr.doc      SAP Announces Plans to Deliver R/3 System On Microsoft SQL
               Server 6.0 (Press Release, March 1995)
Sql6annc.doc   Microsoft Ships Microsoft SQL Server 6.0 (Press Release,
               June 1995)
Sql6cust.doc   Microsoft SQL Server Customer Solutions and Profiles
               (June 1995)
Sql6isv.doc    Companies Announcing Support for Microsoft SQL Server 6.0
               (June 1995)
Sql6us$.doc    Microsoft SQL Server version 6.0 Estimated Retail Pricing
               (US) (May 1995)
Visgenpr.doc   Technology-Licensing Agreement with Visigenic for UNIX-Based
               Apps (Press Release, March 1995)
Achkupg.exe    DEC Alpha version for Check Upgrade utility
Ichkupg.exe    Intel version for Check Upgrade utility
Mchkupg.exe    MIPS version for Check Upgrade utility

Contents of Sqlkb.exe:

File name      Description

Sreadme.txt    How to use the utility
Sqlkb.HLP      Help file for various SQL Server subjects and Microsoft
               Knowledge Base articles
Sqlkb.cnt      Help file content index

Contents of Sqlole.exe:

File name      Description

Readme.txt     SQL Server 6.0 and SQL Workstation 6.0 SQL Distributed
               Management Objects (SQL-DMO) Sample Programs (this readme
               file lists all files contained)

Contents of Sqlsmts.exe:

File name      Description

Readme.txt     Using Dynaset SQL Statements From a List Box in Visual
               Basic 3.0; contains the sample Sql_pub.mak project and
               contains the Sql_pub.frm file

Contents of Sqlstres.exe:

File name      Description

Readme.txt     INF: SQLSNIFF-Sample Windows NT Open Data Services
               Application

Contents of Sqlunpub.exe:

File name       Description

Readme.txt      Readme.txt file that accompanies the "repl65_4.sql" script
                to create the sp_MSunpublish_db stored procedure
Repl65_4.sql    Stored procedure that removes replication related
                information from a database that has been loaded from a
                dump of a published database

Contents of Sqlupdt.exe:

File name       Description

Readme.txt      ZIP file that contains the updated drivers for SQL Server
                and Oracle; these drivers were included with Microsoft
                Access 1.1. To install the updates, run Setup.exe.
Oracle.txt      Describes how to set up the ODBC Oracle driver to run with
                your Oracle Server software.
Instcat.sql     Installs system stored procedures
Setup.exe       Executable for Microsoft ODBC Setup

Contents of Sqlwin.exe:

File name       Description

Sqlwin.c        A very generic template for Windows DB-Library
                applications. The source code for Sqlwin.exe along with .h
                and associated files to compile this code. This application
                returns the number of rows in the authors table of the pubs
                database through message boxes.

Contents of Vbcobsql.exe:

File name       Description

Abstract        VBCOBSQL: Demonstrates a mixed-language (Visual Basic and
                COBOL-ESQL) application. Contains all source code and forms
                necessary for compiling a mixed-language application.

VBCOBSQL uses the pubs database from the SQL Server. The demo makes several queries to the pubs database. It also allows you to insert and delete authors and add new publications to the database.

Additional query words: sql6 softlib msnSQL VC VB
Keywords : SSrvDMO SSrvGen SSrvInst
Version : WINNT:4.2x 6.0 6.5
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbinfo

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Last reviewed: December 23, 1997
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