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I would like to receive support for DB replication on an MSSQL Server.

I would like to receive support for DB replication on an MSSQL Server.

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-03-17T02:43:42.9366667+00:00
강 병호 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-03-17T22:15:40.4533333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 133.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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SQL query across linked servers

Hi All, I have a number of linked servers. In each server I have the same table Q_TESTS. I would like to run t-sql script across all the servers, select * from Q_TESTS where Act = 1 How can I achieve this? Kindly advise Many thanks

SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
asked 2026-03-17T09:13:39.18+00:00
Rontech10111 201 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-17T22:14:50.7233333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 133.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How to fix error || Login failed for user 'NT AUTHORITY\ANONYMOUS LOGON' ||

How to fix error || Login failed for user 'NT AUTHORITY\ANONYMOUS LOGON' || when app server tried to connect another DB server?

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-03-17T10:19:18.84+00:00
Lila osman 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-17T22:06:53.4233333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 133.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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SQL Connection

When trying to create a new SQL connection under visual studio code 2026 i get the following error message - A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not…

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-03-17T19:35:35.4133333+00:00
Michael Ashby 40 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-17T22:01:16.1733333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 133.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How do we request access for someone in SSRS?

How do we request access for someone in SSRS to run reports?

SQL Server Reporting Services
SQL Server Reporting Services

A SQL Server technology that supports the creation, management, and delivery of both traditional, paper-oriented reports and interactive, web-based reports.

3,146 questions
asked 2026-03-17T18:56:04.48+00:00
Janet Taglianetti 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-17T18:56:21.64+00:00
Q&A Assist
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SSRS Install Fails because Access Control List is not in Canonical Form

We are upgrading SQL server from 2016 to 2017, which means SSRS is now a separate installation. The OS is Windows Server 2019. We ran the 2017 version of SQLServerReportingServices.exe and the main installation log reports, "UnexpectedError: Burn…

SQL Server Reporting Services
SQL Server Reporting Services

A SQL Server technology that supports the creation, management, and delivery of both traditional, paper-oriented reports and interactive, web-based reports.

3,146 questions
asked 2026-03-16T13:49:27.29+00:00
Loc750-2546 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-03-17T14:21:15.2433333+00:00
Loc750-2546 1 Reputation point
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I am unable to install MS SQL 2019/2022 express/evaluation/Developer on my system.

I downloaded free evaluation version from microsoft site and tried installing it multiple times, it just does not install Database engine. I did remove registry entries, cleaned all the folders, used microsoft troubleshooting app, all fails. I am on…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-03-15T08:13:10.9166667+00:00
Sanjeev 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-17T12:29:40.8233333+00:00
Jannica 0 Reputation points
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How to identify different compressions

Hi, ALL, This - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/relational-databases/system-catalog-views/sys-partitions-transact-sql?view=sql-server-ver17 indicates that there is only 1 record for both XML and regular partition compression. My question would be -…

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-03-06T06:53:26.0633333+00:00
Igor Korot 56 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-17T09:11:50.15+00:00
Lakshmi Narayana Garikapati 925 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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SQL Server Developer Edition Installer can't identify an installed software it needs.

Hi! I'm having a problem installing Microsoft SQL Server Developer Edition. It says that a certain software is not installed, although it is indeed installed. Any idea how can I solve this issue? The following lines are copied from Details.txt…

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-02-21T13:32:24.1533333+00:00
Abdelrahman Hany 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-03-16T17:48:22.6133333+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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SSIS package fails to read file from UNC path in SQL Server Agent job (Error 0x80004005)

SSIS package fails to read file from UNC path in SQL Server Agent job (Error 0x80004005) We have an SSIS package that reads data from a file on a network share (UNC path). For example, the file is located at \\EXAMPLE_DOMAIN\SharedFolder\file.csv (domain…

SQL Server Integration Services
SQL Server Integration Services

A Microsoft platform for building enterprise-level data integration and data transformations solutions.

2,778 questions
asked 2026-02-18T11:58:59.3166667+00:00
Thanyapong Latthikul 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-03-16T17:47:28.14+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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SSIS Package Development in Windows on ARM (MacOS running Parallel)

Hi, Based on https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/ssdt/download-sql-server-data-tools-ssdt?view=sql-server-ver17&tabs=vs2026#visual-studio-for-arm64 Although was not able to find SSIS Extension within Visual Studio (2026) but was able to complete…

SQL Server Integration Services
SQL Server Integration Services

A Microsoft platform for building enterprise-level data integration and data transformations solutions.

2,778 questions
asked 2026-02-18T01:32:46.5933333+00:00
Tommy Teoh 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-03-16T17:46:25.08+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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In place Upgrade from Sql 2014 to 2022

Hello, I am planning to perform Sql server 2014 to 2022 on Windows server 2022. I have done following before upgrade: Verified Sql server 2014 is at SP3 Done Assessment and nothing breaking change except depreciated datatype. We will be taking…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-03-13T21:38:57.79+00:00
pdsqsql 436 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-16T16:14:38.9733333+00:00
pdsqsql 436 Reputation points
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TLS requirement for SQL Server

Hi Expert, our organization has problem with connectivity intermittent between Client and DB Server and now there is Microsoft recommendation to check as below: Review any custom Cipher suite hardening or Group Policy cinfiguration Ensure TLS 1.2…

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-03-11T02:11:04.39+00:00
Urbel 465 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-16T12:10:43.66+00:00
Anjan Kumar Chippa (Quadrant Resource LLC) 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Database replication alerts using the SMTP relay Port 25

We tested the TCP connection from the SQL Server to relay.****.com on port 25, and the connection was successful. However, the alert emails are still remaining in an unsent state. Do we need to configure basic authentication while using port 25?

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-03-16T09:17:08.5333333+00:00
Devulacheruvu Venkatesh 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-16T09:17:23.8533333+00:00
Q&A Assist
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Sequel server licensing

My distributer is telling me that SQL Server Standard 2022 - 2 Core License Pack - 3 yearSQL Server Standard 2022 - 2 Core License Pack - 3 year billed annually is a perpetual license? I have query with this as it has a termed subscription time?…

SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
asked 2026-03-02T03:07:55.3166667+00:00
Esther Cleave 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-16T08:35:12.39+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly 1,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Errors in SQL MDS since installing latest patch

Since installing last nights patch we are getting errors loading MDS - the patch has updated Newtonsoft DLL to 13.1.1 but we cannot find how to change this in any of the config files etc. Could not load file or assembly 'Newtonsoft.Json,…

SQL Server Reporting Services
SQL Server Reporting Services

A SQL Server technology that supports the creation, management, and delivery of both traditional, paper-oriented reports and interactive, web-based reports.

3,146 questions
asked 2025-09-11T14:51:20.6766667+00:00
Andy Rawcliffe 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-16T08:07:22.43+00:00
Micael Carlsson 26 Reputation points
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Query on Epicor‑bundled Runtime SQL licenses do not include Software Assurance

Dear Support, If Our current Epicor‑bundled Runtime SQL licenses do not include Software Assurance, Whether our current licensing model allows us to run a passive SQL failover server without additional cost, or if a new license is mandatory even for…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-03-16T05:11:50.6266667+00:00
Muhammad Nizam Bin M Muhaimin 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-16T06:45:28.5066667+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly 1,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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can i check an SQL report from a specific date in the past?

can i check an SQL report from a specific date in the past?

SQL Server Reporting Services
SQL Server Reporting Services

A SQL Server technology that supports the creation, management, and delivery of both traditional, paper-oriented reports and interactive, web-based reports.

3,146 questions
asked 2026-03-15T16:15:30.8633333+00:00
LONGMATEY, Yaw 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-16T06:37:10.4133333+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly 1,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I am facing issue while installing Sql Server 2025 Express to my laptop Asus TUF Gaming laptop

To:Microsoft SQL Server Support Dear Microsoft SQL Server Support Team, I am experiencing installation issues with SQL Server 2025 Express Edition on my ASUS TUF Gaming A15 laptop running Windows 10 Home Single Language. During setup, the installation…

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-03-15T14:24:39.82+00:00
sanjay MN 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-15T15:33:08.4233333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 133.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Guidence required in time bound index reorganization job

We are planning to configure an Index Reorganize job on the server with a specific operational constraint. The job must complete or stop before the customer’s business hours begin (05:00 AM server time). If the job is still running at 05:00 AM and needs…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-03-15T13:34:58.7566667+00:00
Raju Kothapally 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-15T13:59:16.7166667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 133.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator