Store pdf files in sql server database

I've been able to access the database no problem. Here is my issue. Every time I try to render the PDF to the screen or write it to a file on the server, I get nothing but garbage. Nothing seems to be working. The maximum file size is 47 MB. In addition, there are some examples about storing a pdf file in database using vb. Hi Ellis. I n addition to Lydia answer, it is important to mention that there are several options to store files in SQL Server, and each option uses different "way of use" in the application side the vb.

Therefore, the answer is, it depend on your files characteristics, your database architecture, and the way your application use the files.

I will try to summarize the basic options for you. You must chose which type you want to use in the database. This can be related to the version of your SQL Server, the files size, number of users, and the way you use the files in the application. Store on the filesystem with a link in the database this is not fit your discription, therefore I will not post example.

The big advantage of this option option 4 is that using the vb. The SQL Server will manage everything behind the scene. Sign in. United States English. Ask a question. Quick access. Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Privacy policy. Applies to: SQL Server all supported versions.

Discusses and compares the options that are available for storing files and documents in SQL Server. A large percentage of enterprise data is unstructured in nature, and is typically stored as files and documents in file systems. Most of this data is produced, managed, and consumed by applications that access the files through Windows APIs.

Enterprises typically keep this data in the file system, while storing the related metadata for the files in a relational database. Generally it has been inconvenient to store unstructured data in a relational database. It has been impractical to rewrite established applications such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Reader to interact through relational database APIs.

These applications expect the data to be accessible through Windows APIs.