How to identify a connection in SQL Server?
We plan on doing the same thing with SQL Server. I’ve already seen that there is a connection_id column in sys.dm_exec_connections, but it identifies a connection, not an application. In SQL Server, iIs there something, that could reliably identify an application ? The only way I can think of is, using “Application Name” in the connection string.
How does an application connect to a SQL Server database?
Within it, you can see that the server and database names are provided, as well as what credentials are needed (same ones used to access the database via SSMS). This allows an application to access a database, even on a different server. Note that this is just a generic connection string and other parameters can be passed into it as well.
Is there way to know if SQL Server 2005 connections are open?
Is there any way to know in SQL Server 2005 if connections are open because they’re waiting to be used in a connection pool or if they’re open because they are used by an application?
How to identify a client application whose host _ process _ ID?
When the program_name value is ‘Microsoft SQL Server’ it is often a linked server. If you have a linked server configured that links back to the local server it would appear as ‘Microsoft SQL Server’ with the sqlservr.exe process id as host_process_id.
Is it possible to find out what application is using certain database?
My question would be if possible is it possible to find out in SQL server what applicatiion is using certain database. Some applications are used once a while so it is hard to track since there is no documentation about it. Is it possible to find out what application is accessing that database and from where.
How is scope _ identity similar to Transact-SQL?
To view Transact-SQL syntax for SQL Server 2014 and earlier, see Previous versions documentation. SCOPE_IDENTITY, IDENT_CURRENT, and @@IDENTITY are similar functions because they return values that are inserted into identity columns. IDENT_CURRENT is not limited by scope and session; it is limited to a specified table.
Where to put application name in SQL Server?
The only way I can think of is, using “Application Name” in the connection string. That is how SQL server recognises different applications. I think, you can append application name in the connection string at runtime using your v$session column. It depends on what you need, the basic data for conenctions can all be found in sys.sysprocesses table