Re: Re-Post: Cannot install Web Part using STSADM or WPPACKAGER

From: Dan (dan_at_nowhere.com)
Date: 06/23/04 

Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 08:58:31 +1000

I had the same problem and found it was because I was using the '-name'
parameter instead of '-filename' with the stsadm addwppack command.

"Joe Schurman" <JoeSchurman@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:BA46D235-36DB-4E51-8397-924E4D4A2A71@microsoft.com...
> Exact Error Message:
>
> 6/23/2004 2:39:46 PM: Error: Error message: 'Cannot connect to the
configuration database.' while installing Web Part package to virtual server
'http://sharepoint:1080/'.
> --
> Joe Schurman
> Connected Innovation
> http://www.connectedinnovation.com
>
>
> "Joe Schurman" wrote:
>
> > I am working with a new client who has already configured their
SharePoint environment. I am now trying to add several web part packages
using the stsadm.exe command and I am receiving an error message stating
that the service cannot connect to the configuration database.
> >
> > This is a two server configuration with the portal and wss on one server
and sql on another. The portal is working fine. I cannot find any
documentation surrounding this problem, so any help would be greatful.
> >
> > I also packaged the component using the web part packager tool and ran
the msi file on the server. The installation timed out and when I checked
the log file, it said the same thing regarding not being able to connect to
the configuration database.
> >
> > Please help!!
> > --
> > Joe Schurman
> > Connected Innovation
> > http://www.connectedinnovation.com

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