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    Hello Guy's

    Can anyone tell me how I query our WID database through Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio? I need to find out whether or not our WSUS server is running in Foreground or Background Mode.

    I know nothing at all about SQL Servers or SQL management systems. I am at the stage where I have kicked off MSSM studio and it has connected to the WID database. I am unsure what command to use to interrogate the DB.

    Any help would be greatfully received.

    Regards.

    Tuesday, November 28, 2017 9:17 AM

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    Hello,


    For Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008, you can use the following named pipes (NP) string:

    \\.\pipe\MSSQL$MICROSOFT##SSEE\sql\query
    On Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 you must use a different np connection string:

    \\.\pipe\MICROSOFT##WID\tsql\query

    You can connect to WID database with SQL server management studio.

    To know whether your WSUS server is functioning well, you may use WSUS console. 

    Regards,

    Yan Li

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    • Proposed as answer by Yan Li_ Thursday, November 30, 2017 5:41 AM
    Wednesday, November 29, 2017 3:12 AM
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    Thanks Yan,

    This sorted the problem out.

    Regards.

    Tuesday, December 5, 2017 9:17 AM
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    You are welcome!

    Would you please mark the helpful reply as answer?

    Thank you!

    Regards,

    Yan Li

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    Thursday, December 7, 2017 1:33 AM