ADFS 2.0 Configuration Issue (Cannot connect to ArtifactStorage in the configuration database. )

Question

Hi,

I am new to the ADFS 2.0.I have installed the ADFS 2.0  as per the guid lines given in the        http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/adfs2-federation-wif-application-step-by-step-guide(WS.10).aspx

When i am trying to access the http://MyDomainadfs/ls i am getting the following error.There was a problem accessing the site.

Try to browse to the site again.If the problem persists, contact the administrator of this site and provide the reference number to identify the problem.Reference number: 289aa827-f378-40c9-9c79-637db39aaa1e

 Then i went to the Event logger and checked for the error list these are the errors i am getting into.

 

• MSIS3115: Cannot connect to ArtifactStorage in the configuration database.
•  Exception details:
  System.NullReferenceException
     at System.Runtime.InteropServices.Marshal.ThrowExceptionForHRInternal(Int32 errorCode, IntPtr errorInfo)
     at System.Management.ManagementObject.Initialize(Boolean getObject)
     at System.Management.ManagementBaseObject.get_Properties()
     at System.Management.ManagementBaseObject.GetPropertyValue(String propertyName)
     at System.Management.ManagementBaseObject.get_Item(String propertyName)
     at Microsoft.IdentityServer.Web.PassiveWmiUtility.SettingsObject.get_Item(String propertyName)
     at Microsoft.IdentityServer.Web.PassiveWmiUtility.IsProxy()
     at Microsoft.IdentityServer.Web.PassivePolicyManager..ctor()
     at Microsoft.IdentityServer.Web.FederationPassiveAuthentication.GetIssuerFriendlyName()

If any body knows how to reslove this things please let me know.

Thanks

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Venugopal

Answer 1

Hi Venugopal,

 

Thanks for your post.

But I'm not familar with ADFS, it seems not have much to do with MSBuild,

have you post a content in the bottom of the link you provided?

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/adfs2-federation-wif-application-step-by-step-guide(WS.10).aspx

if you have any concern, be free to let me know.

 

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Answer 2

I know this is a dated issue, but I encountered it today and resolved it by downloadling/installing SQL 2005 Management Studio Express from http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=7593 and was able to connect to the WID instance (Connection String: \\.\pipe\mssql$microsoft##ssee\sql\query) within SSMS UI. 

Lastly, I simply detached and attached the AdfsArtifactStore database and the 250 errors in the Adfs Admin log stopped. 

Answer 3

What credentials did you use? I have the same issue.

Answer 4

Never mind my question, I was able to get in by entering \\.\pipe\MSSQL$MICROSOFT##SSEE\sql\query into the "Server Name Field" of SQL Management Studio instead of in the connection string section as shown below. Answered my own question.