I'm trying to get DNN setup but I'm having an issue when it comes to configuring the Database Information.  I've checked the option for SQL Server/SQL Server Express Database.  Server Name = '', Database Name = dnndev.me,  Object Qualifier = '', Security = Integrated, and Database Owner is selected. Also

my connection string is:  <add key="SiteSqlServer" value="Data Source=MYCOMPNAME\SQLEXPRESS;Initial Catalog=dnndev.me;Integrated Security=True;AttachDBFilename=|DataDirectory|Database.mdf;" />

When I click "Continue" the "Verifying Database Connection" message just loops and nothing happens....PLEASE HELP!!!

Jimmy,

what confuses me is the "AttachDBFileName=..." part of your connection string, as you are naming a server (MYCOMPNAME\SQLEXPRESS) and a database (dnndev.me) in your connection string. Did you install SQL Express? If yes: Have you created a database called dnndev.me, and does the app pool identity has enough permissions (for installation I would suggest db_owner, later you may reduce that)?

Happy DNNing!
Michael

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usually, you shouldn't need to enter the connection string manually. You should just leave web.config untouched and browse for your site.
The install wizard will adjust the connection string properly according to the information, you provide.
If you still encounter an issue, please provide exact error message and list all the steps you executed to get to this message

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Cheers from Germany,
Sebastian Leupold

   

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