SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
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SQL Express 2025 - database size limit
Hi, I’ve installed SQL Server Express 2025 on a Windows Server 2019 Standard machine. I created a new instance and restored a database that was previously running on SQL Server Express 2019. The database size is currently close to 10 GB, and I only have…
SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-04-23T11:54:27.3833333+00:00
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Mateusz Wantoch-Rekowski
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answered 2026-04-24T05:10:42.5733333+00:00
Mateusz Wantoch-Rekowski
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SQL server generating different query_id for same query_text_id after mirroring failover
I am facing a strange problem with one of my SQL Server 2017 Clusters. I faced a query regression in the past and forced a known good plan for that query_id in query store. When the planned database failover happens every month for OS patching from HostA…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-01-30T13:50:19.4766667+00:00
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udhayan d
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commented 2026-04-23T09:15:01.8266667+00:00
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Akhil Gajavelly
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Microsoft ACE.OLEDB.12.0 is not registered while import excel file
Microsoft ACE.OLEDB.12.0 is not registered -
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-01-27T08:59:23.8633333+00:00
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Noseda, Enzo
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commented 2026-04-23T09:12:01.8133333+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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Can not install SQL server
I tried to install QL server on my new laptop and seems it's not working at all. Herewith the summary: Summary_TUFA1420250817_20260114_071102.txt I installed using SQL2019-SSEI-Expr, even I tried uninstalled all and tried using SQL2022-SSEI-Expr but…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-01-26T15:01:06.8466667+00:00
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Santos
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commented 2026-04-23T09:04:15.5566667+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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Where to find Standard Runtime SQL 2025 (version 17)
Where to find Standard Runtime SQL 2025 (version 17) that is used by Microsoft Dynamics GP?
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-02-22T22:20:02.2566667+00:00
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Cindy Mikeworth
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recommended 2026-04-23T05:45:12.7433333+00:00
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Madhavi Taniparthi
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SQL Server Always on AG group failing to failover to secondary
We are experiencing SQL Server Availability Group failover issues. The same problem is occurring across multiple Availability Groups on the same server. We identified that the ODBC drivers were uninstalled and have since reinstalled the drivers and…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-04-14T10:43:25.8733333+00:00
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Narasimha Gopavarapu
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commented 2026-04-23T05:29:49.9133333+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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Restore procedure on a database when replication is enabled
Hi, I have a database in production for an application. Sometimes sometimes requires restores. Replication is enabled on the server as there is an ELT tool replicating the data to a data warehouse. There are 2 databases which are the Publishers but there…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-04-14T04:46:13.4833333+00:00
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Mohammed Misselmany
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answered 2026-04-23T05:22:22.3866667+00:00
Mohammed Misselmany
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Deux codes d'activation de Ms MSQL Svr runtime 2022 lot ESD ne fonctionnent plus
Bonjour, Nous avions commandé deux licences SQL serveur 2019 Std Runtime 2022 lot EDS OEI 5 clt avec les cartons et tous les numéros de série encore disponibles, mais les serveurs sur lesquels ces licences ont été activées sont depuis quelques jours…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-04-14T16:11:53.8566667+00:00
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Nawal TAHIRI
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commented 2026-04-23T05:10:47.09+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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Error description: Could not find the Database Engine startup handle or Error Code 1639
I feel like ive tried everything, ive even completly reset my pc. I was orginally trying to install SQL Server 2025 Devolper edition but i also tried the 2022 version once and got handle error there as well. My sector size is 4096. I dont have the old…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-04-02T20:49:47.2166667+00:00
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Miller, Madisyn
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commented 2026-04-22T08:26:14.31+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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POC: Best approach to automate DB Query Stress Testing in CI/CD Pipeline for .NET Core + SQL Server + AKS?
Hi Community, We are planning a POC to automate database query stress and load testing integrated into our CI/CD workflow. Looking for guidance on tools, patterns, and real-world experience. Our Tech Stack: Backend: .NET / .NET Core Web API …
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-04-17T16:07:06.1566667+00:00
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Sikdar, Sameer
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commented 2026-04-22T05:30:06.9+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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The SQL Server 2022 Express installer stops with: Exit code (decimal): -2067346649 Error mentions: “SQL Server Browser configuration for feature ‘SQL_Browser_Redist_SqlBrowser_Cpu32’ … cancelled by user after a previous installation failure”
The log file is attached here. I have been debugging this issue, and all of my tries to cleanly uninstall corrupted sql server files have been unsuccessful. I need fix quickly. Summary_Uwaim_20260216_063350.txt
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-02-16T01:49:58.82+00:00
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Yar Muhammad Awaim
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recommended 2026-04-21T11:57:31.14+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi
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Could not create database on SQLserver hosted from docker container
I have created an sql server from a docker container by the below command: docker run -e "ACCEPT_EULA=Y" -e "MSSQL_SA_PASSWORD=vV5r9tn0M4@" ^ -p 1433:1433 ^ -v D:\SQL\Data:/var/opt/mssql/data ^ -v D:\SQL\log:/var/opt/mssql/log ^ -v…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-02-15T12:31:20.91+00:00
Yogi
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recommended 2026-04-21T11:57:16.79+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi
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Unable to login On-Prem SQL server
Hi Team, We are not able to login On-Prem SQL server. Could you please help with this.
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-02-12T17:23:33.8433333+00:00
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Vikash Kumar (HCL Technologies Corporate Services)
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recommended 2026-04-21T11:56:58.8633333+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi
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Queries have been running really slowly since upgrading the database to SQL Server 2025.
After upgrading my SQL Server from versions 2014 and 2022 to 2025, the queries have become noticeably slower.
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2025-11-23T09:59:35.84+00:00
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Amin
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recommended 2026-04-21T11:30:12.0266667+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi
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Status of Sql Server replication bug
Hi, A bit over a year ago, I reported a bug in Sql Server replication where columns using different collations than the db default were not replicated properly (in the specific case, the db default was SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AI and the columns being…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-03-25T19:01:38.7433333+00:00
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Modrall, Mark
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recommended 2026-04-21T11:14:30.2966667+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi
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Where are the SQL Server developer edition downloads
Where are the developer edition download files for SQL Server 2022, SQL Server 2019, and SQL Server 2017?
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-03-24T22:21:49.96+00:00
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Steve Margolis
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recommended 2026-04-21T11:14:20.1166667+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi
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Need to download KB3135244 to allow TLS 1.2 on SQL Server 2008 SP4.
Running SQL Server 2008 SP4 (10.0.6000.29). Can no longer connect via Zapier, which requires TLS 1.2. We plan to upgrade to SQL Server 2016 this year, but as a workaround to avoid data loss on mission critical systems, can we install KB3135244 to allow…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-03-24T21:16:36.8466667+00:00
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Mark Ely
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recommended 2026-04-21T11:14:07.2466667+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi
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HELP! Looking to buy a support incident for SQL Server 2022 running on-premises
The Buy now ($499) workflow at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/support-for-business does not work. No luck with any of the 1-800 MS numbers either. Can someone help? Many thanks. arky
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-03-31T13:08:43.3033333+00:00
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Arky Cunanan
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recommended 2026-04-21T11:13:57.1966667+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi
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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
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-03-15T14:24:39.82+00:00
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sanjay MN
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recommended 2026-04-21T11:12:59.52+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi
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when is the update to sql server be available to allow vector index with GUID
Trying to use sql server with Vector indexing for tables with GUID keys. We don't use INT for keys. When will updatable guid key tables with Vector indexing be available. Thank you David
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
692 questions
asked 2026-03-10T13:17:45.1366667+00:00
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OnePage
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recommended 2026-04-21T11:08:35.2433333+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi
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