Q+E Err Msg: DB-Library Network Communication Layer Not Loaded

 Last reviewed: April 16, 1996
Article ID: Q77015
Summary:

When trying to connect to a SQL server from Microsoft Q+E version 3.0, you may see the following error message: 

   DB-Library Network Communication Layer Not Loaded
This indicates that your network software does not provide named pipe support in protected mode.

More Information:

Front-end software communicates with a SQL Server by creating a named pipe. The software that provides this capability at DOS is different than the software required to create named pipes from Microsoft Windows running in protected mode.

There are three Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs) required to create a named pipe from Windows. DBNMP3.DLL and W3DBLIB.DLL are provided when you install Q+E. The third file, NETAPI.DLL, is specific to the network you are using and is provided with your network software.

Troubleshooting

  1. Verify that you are using LAN Manager 2.0 or later, or network software that is compatible to LAN Manager 2.0. You may need to consult your network dealer or documentation to determine whether it can provide named pipe support in protected mode. Some networks, such as Novell, are not shipped with a NETAPI.DLL but you may obtain it from a dealer, or through technical support.

  2. Once you verify that your network software provides a NETAPI.DLL, verify that it is installed correctly and that the directory it was installed into is listed in your PATH= statement.

  3. If you are still having problems, consult your network administrator or the technical support service for your network software.

Reference(s):

"Microsoft SQL Server 1.1 Release Notes," October 25, 1990

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Last reviewed: April 16, 1996
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