412 questions with SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines tags
Facing Ext_StorageConfigurationSettings_ArgumentError Issue while deploying Azure SQL VM via Bicep – Storage Configuration Error and Default File Path Not Applied
Facing Ext_StorageConfigurationSettings_ArgumentError Issue while deploying Azure SQL VM via Bicep – Storage Configuration Error and Default File Path Not Applied I am deploying an Azure SQL Virtual Machine using Bicep, but I’m encountering an error…
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A critical resource (SQL) was deleted from VM. I need to restore it.
The resource related to hosting SQL on a VM was deleted. Is there a way to restore the resource and recover the lost data? It would be ok to reset the VM to a previous state if that is what needed to be done. There is currently a web site outage…
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How to filter out Azure VM's compute, license, and underlying software cost from cost details data
What are all the line items that give info about the compute cost of VM and its license cost, and any preinstalled software cost for an Azure resource/VM? Example: We are running SQL Server on windows , and I want to separate out the cost for VM compute,…
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Issue in Linked Server from Azure SQL VM to Azure SQL database
Script.txt Hi, I have created linked server on Azure sql VM (not on domain) to connect Azure SQL database. It works fine for admin users but non admin users get msg: Msg 7416, Level 16, State 2, Line 6 Access to the remote server is denied because no…
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Retrieve an SQL standard license for in place upgrade
We are running a SQL virtual machine SQL server under a developer license that needs to be upgraded to a standard SQL license. The payment for the SQL license is done through Azure so no license keys in our control. Now with the upgrade through the…
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How to add authentication to SSRS API call from Postman?
Hi, I am trying to use the SSRS REST API as documented here. I am posting here since this Q&A forum was listed as the support forum on a derivative link here. When I make a call in my browser, such as http://my-server/reports/api/v2.0/CatalogItems I…
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How to update the SqlIaasExtension on Azure VM from lightweight mode to Full mode
Hi, How to update the SqlIaasExtension on Azure VM from lightweight mode to Full mode. Also, how and where can we see the mode of SqlIaasExtension on the Azure VM? Regards, VJ
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Unable to Access SQL Server Database on Azure VM After Deploying API to Azure Container Apps
Hello, I have set up an Azure Virtual Machine (VM) where I have my development environment configured, including Visual Studio Code 22 and SQL Server. Recently, I deployed my API using Azure Container Apps. However, I am encountering issues when trying…
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Sql server to Parquet file date missmatch using ADF copy data activity
Hi , I am doing copy data activity in adf Source - Sql server Sink - parquet file When doing copy Date field is changing From 0001-01-01 is changing to 0001-01-03 in parquet. It is incrementing the day by 2 in parquet file. …
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Can't see SQL Server 2019 Standard on Windows Server 2022
Hi - I've deployed SQL Server 2019 Standard on Windows Server 2022 and hoping the SQL server would be available as soon after the deployment but can't see it. Could someone let me know if i need to enable anything to see the SQL on VM please?
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Azure Data Base, Tier elastic Premium
Hello! I have a database in the Elastic Pool Premium tier of 125 eDTUS. I'm getting the following error message: Exception: Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.SqlException Message: Resource ID: 1. The request limit for the database is 40 and has been reached. My…
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Decommissioning Azure Storage Accounts for Backup with Azure SQL Managed Instance
The current setup in Azure includes: Primary region: Two SQL Servers enabled for Failover Cluster Instance (FCI) sharing the same data disk, taking backups to Azure Blob storage with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS). Secondary region for Disaster Recovery…
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Azure SQL Server VM
We have an Azure subscription (type = Azure Plan) and have deployed an Azure VM using the Microsoft marketplace template ('Windows Server 2022 with SQL Server 2022 Standard'). Please note, this is an Azure Windows VM running SQL Server, not an Azure SQL…
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Can't delete resource.
Never mind, was a user issue and it's now solved. Sorry!
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Azure SQL Database Backup
I'm performing a Backup for the SQL Databases in Azure VM using Recovery Service Vault, is there any downtime will be there for this backup? because this database is used by application team as well.
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How to pay a locked invoice
I attempted to pay a locked invoice, and it says contact Azure support Am unable to create a support ticket, I keep going in circles How do I speak with a customer service rep?
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upgrade SQL Server 2016 to SQL Server 2022
How to upgrade SQL Server 2016 to SQL Server 2022 in Azure SQL VM
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End of Life Support for Azure Managed SQL instnces
I have an Azure-managed SQL server running: SQL Server 2014 SP3 Standard on Windows Server 2012 R2. Windows 2012 is approaching EOL (end of life) in October 2023, what kind of support will Azure provide after the EOL since it is an Azure-managed server?…
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Check the linked service configuration is correct, and make sure the SQL Database firewall allows the integration runtime to access
Currently we are migrated all ADF pipeline, Datasets, linked service etc to the new Fabric environment. and during testing, we encountered an connectivity issue. As I am trying to create new linked service to point to the on-Prem Sql server. however…
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MDS Web link is not working for Azure AD users
I have installed SQL Server on Azure VM along with MDS. i have configured Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID) on Azure VM. Users are Able to login system with Azure AD and also able to connect SQL Server using Azure Active Directory - Integrated authentication…