looking for a SQL database seach Webpart

[jvolden]

Hello. I'm looking for a webpart that will allow me to search a SQL database. Does anyone know where I would be able to find this? I do not have enough know how to create this webpart myself.

Thank you

 

[Leptonator]

Are you trying to search a SharePoint Server? Have you enabled Search in SharePoint Adminstration? Also, you need to insure that you have SQL Server (not MSDE) with Meta Search installed.

HTH,

Kent

 

[jvolden]

We are using MSDE.
Thank you

 

[ChaserNL]

Well there is no supported search for (W)MSDE.
This artical does show a way:

http://www.wssdemo.com/Pages/Search.aspx?menu=Articles

But you should upgrade to SQL Server if u want some serious seaching, and then still i would make my own stored procedure and Webpart (which i have ) Cos the standard or and inflectual searching is very bad (IMO).

 

[jvolden]

Thank you. I figured we would need to upgrade to SQL server but wanted to look around first.
Again thank you for your help.

 

[ChaserNL]

NP i am glad to help!

Then mabye i can give you this advice:

You can do a clean install of SQL server 2000 or you can realy upgrade (W)MSDE, you do this by inserting your SQL server 2000 CD and choose the second option(upgrade existing database). This can only be done with SQL server 2000 standard edition and higher (not Developers edition)

I just thought i should share, hope this helps you!

Greetings!