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Hello, I receive the following error connecting to one of my servers.
Error message: Database 'dbName' on server 'server-name' is not currently available. Please retry the connection later. If the problem persists, contact customer support, and provide them the session tracing ID of '{2243B91D-2CA4-4A15-AD82-B8A78CA906DA}'. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 40613)
This QA topic (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/935603/unable-to-connect-to-azure-sql-error-40613) suggests to write azcommunity@microsoft.com. But they keep to ghost me.
@Artsem Shumski Thank you for reaching out.
In addition to @Alberto Morillo answer below. This error might occur if there's already an existing dedicated administrator connection (DAC) established to the database.are you trying to login using sql server authentication or azure active directory authentication?
What are your permissions?
I'm using sql server authentication - Admin. There is no any other DAC.
Yes, Actually I was able to connect via SSMS after skipping this error. But, I still can not connect in Visual Studio.
Actually I was able to connect via SSMS after skipping this error, but I can't connect in Visual Studio.
@Artsem Shumski Oh ok.
You will need to add server firewall rule from the Azure Portal in order to connect.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure-data-studio/quickstart-sql-database?view=azuresql
Then try to reconnect again.
Please let me know if you faced any issues again.
Regards,
Oury
Server firewall rule has been set up, and server was working for more than 2 years. As I know there is another type of error when rule is not configured.
Have you read this support article?
On the Resource Health, In the left vertical panel you will find all issues affecting your database (the cause your database is not available).
In addition, this forum thread may be helpful to you.
Resource health is fine. Another topic suggests to set up retry policy. I tried, but I'm getting The network path was not found. Actually I got access in SSMS to db after skipping 40613 error. But I can't do it in Visual Studio. The other sql servers on the same subscription works fine.
Are you willing to restore the database from the latest point-in-time restore? https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-sql/database/recovery-using-backups?view=azuresql&tabs=azure-portal#point-in-time-restore
Then use the newly created database from the restore process.
What is a point for restoring database if I can't connect to a server?
But you can copy the database to another Azure SQL logical server using the Azure Portal.
So, There is no fix?
I am a volunteer (I am not a MSFT employee), and I cannot create a support ticket for you. The only way I can help you is providing a workaround while you wait for a definite solution. It is the best I can do for you.
Thank you! I appreciate it. Likely, It's a development database, so I can wait for a solution.
Thank you @Alberto Morillo for your continued support.
The issue could be related to some VPN issue. Are you connected to a VPN when trying to access DB? This might be better handle through support case where you can have 1:1 troubleshooting with a network engineer to fix this issue.
Regards,
Oury
No, I don't use VPN. How can I set up a 1:1 conversation?
I would suggest creating a support ticket so you can have a 1:1 troubleshooting with a support Engineer. Please let me know if you do not have a support plan.
Regards,
Oury
Did you get a chance to create a support ticket. If yes, please so share the support ticket number.
Regards,
Oury