Download Making the Move from SQLite to SQL Server

PD4675 – Making the Move from SQLite to
Microsoft SQL Server
Jason Drew
Dave Tyner
Product Support Specialist, Autodesk, Inc.
Sr. CEA Analyst, The Shaw Group, Inc.
Class Summary
Making the move from SQLite to Microsoft SQL
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Server
This class covers migrating existing projects and configuring new projects to use
Microsoft SQL Server with AutoCAD Plant 3D or AutoCAD P&ID for improved
performance and reliability in multi-user network environments. The content is
applicable to:
AutoCAD Plant 3D 2011
AutoCAD Plant 3D 2012
AutoCAD P&ID 2011
AutoCAD P&ID 2012
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Learning Objectives
At the end of this class, you will be able to:
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Setup new projects on SQL Server
 Migrate existing projects to SQL Server
 Move & copy SQL Server project databases from one server to another
 Use SQL queries for custom project reports
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Agenda
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5:00 – 5:05
5:05 – 5:15
5:15 – 5:30
5:30 – 5:50
5:50 – 6:10
6:10 – 6:20
6:20 – 6:30
Intro
Overview of Plant 3D Databases
Installing Microsoft SQL Server
Creating/Migrating Projects
Moving & Copying Projects
SQL Queries and ODBC Links
Q&A
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Overview of AutoCAD Plant 3D Databases
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Database Structure
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Project information is stored in both the drawings and databases
Changes are committed to drawings on save
SQLite databases are DCF files:
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ProcessPower.dcf – P&ID database
Piping.dcf – 3D piping database
Iso.dcf – Isometric database
Ortho.dcf – Orthographic database
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Database Engines
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File based
Self-contained (serverless)
Database locking
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Server based
Client/Server
Row locking
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Database Engines
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SQLite
File based database
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MS SQL
Server based database
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Installing Microsoft SQL Server
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System Requirements for SQL Server
Supported versions of SQL Server:
 Microsoft SQL Server Express 2005 (4GB per database limitation)
 Microsoft SQL Server Express 2008 (10GB per database limitation)
 Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise/Standard 2005 or 2008 (no database limitations)
Supported Hardware and OS:
 Minimum 1.4GHz CPU (2.0GHz or greater recommended)
 Minimum 512MB of RAM (1.0GB or more recommended)
 Windows Server 2003 or 2008
 Windows 7, Vista
 Windows XP (32-bit only)
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SQL Server Installation
Instance configuration
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Download SQL Server Express (free from Microsoft)
Install new default instance (MSSQLSERVER)
Install new instance for Plant 3D
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SQL Server Installation
Database Engine Configuration
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Select Authentication Mode
Specify SQL Server administrators
Set data directories
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SQL Server Installation
Configure Remote Connections
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Launch SQL Server Configuration Manager
Select protocols for new Plant 3D instance
Enable TCP/IP
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Creating & Migrating Projects to SQL
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Creating a new Plant 3D 2011 project on SQL
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Switch database mode from SQLite to SQL Server
PLANTCONFIGUREDATABASE
New projects will now be setup with SQL databases
Existing SQL projects can be opened
Use Project Setup Wizard to create new project on SQL
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Creating a new Plant 3D 2012 project on SQL
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No need to switch database modes
Create new project and select SQL Express server database
Enter SQL Server info
That’s it!
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Migrate Existing Plant 3D 2011 project to SQL
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Back up the project
 Run PnPSQLServerConverter.exe
 Specify existing project XML
 SQL server name/instance
 Enter database name prefix
 Project DCFs will be migrated and used as XML
configuration files
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Migrate Existing Plant 3D 2012 project to SQL
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Back up the project
 Run Project Maintenance Utility
 Select Convert a project to SQL Express
 Specify existing project XML
 Specify SQL Server & instance name
 Specify authentication mode
 Project DCFs will be migrated and used as XML
configuration files
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Moving & Copying Projects
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Moving and copying SQL Projects
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New projects can still be created from existing
projects using Project Setup Wizard
Moving and copying is a manual procedure in
Plant/P&ID 2011
Use Project Maintenance Utility in 2012
Back up the project first
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Moving and Copying Plant 3D 2011 Projects
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Project .DCF files (XML format) define the SQL server configuration
 Moving only project files – no change needed in XMLs
 Copying a project – copy project files then copy SQL databases
 Update project XML configuration to point to new server
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Moving and Copying Plant 3D 2012 Projects
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No manual changes required to .DCF XML files
 Use Project Maintenance Utility (PnPProjectMaintenance.exe)
 Move Project Database – only moves SQL databases, not the project files
 Copy Project Database – only copies SQL databases, not the project files
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SQL Queries & ODBC Links
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Connection to SQL using MS Excel
Custom Reports through data link
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Launch MS Excel
 Get External Data from SQL Server
 Enter SQL Server information
 Select database and table to import
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Connection to SQL using MS Excel
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Imports “live” project Data into MS Excel
Data import is read only (one way link)
Use Refresh to update with latest data
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MS Query using MS Excel
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Configure user DSN in ODBC Data Sources
 Select tables and columns to include
 Setup filters and sort order
 Data from the query can be sent to MS Excel or viewed directly in
MS Query
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Tips & Tricks
Database Backup Routine
After migrating projects to SQL Server keep in
mind that the databases are stored on the SQL
server while the project files are stored in a
separate location. Make sure to update your
backup routine accordingly
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Tips & Tricks
Project Maintenance Routine
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To ensure database consistency run project audit periodically
Verifies the data stored in the database against the data stored
in the drawings
Auditing the project will remove tag numbers that are used in
the database but not in a drawing
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Tips & Tricks
Project Portability
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Before migrating to SQL Server consider your field site
employees and remote offices
 Will they have a fast, reliable connection to the SQL Server at
the home office?
 Workaround - create a new project from an existing template
project then copy drawings into the SQL Server project
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Tips & Tricks
Network Performance
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One of the best ways to increase performance of AutoCAD
Plant 3D and AutoCAD P&ID is to use a gigabit network
 Most desktops, laptops, and servers today already have a
gigabit Ethernet connection built-in
 Using a 10/100Mbps network switch to connect to your server
will limit the connection down to 100Mbps
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Conclusion
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What we Covered:
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Overview of Plant 3D Databases
Installing Microsoft SQL Server
Creating new projects on SQL Server
Migrating existing projects to SQL Server
Moving & copying SQL Server project databases
Using SQL queries and ODBC Links in MS Excel
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Q&A
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Resources
Autodesk
AutoCAD Plant Exchange - www.autodesk.com/plantexchange
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Plant Learning Resources and videos
Ask the Expert
Content packs
Discussion Forums
Plant Design Community Sites
davetyner.com (Digital Plant Design Community) – www.davetyner.com/forum
pipingdesigners.com – www.pipingdesigners.com
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Email - [email protected]
Feedback – [email protected]
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