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Test connection failed because of an error in initializing provider. The given key was not present in the dictionary.
I am getting this error VS2022 and VS2026 when tried to create a connection from ssis project with connection manager. SQL server version is Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (RTM-GDR) (KB5073031) - 16.0.1165.1 (X64) Nov 24 2025 19:08:45. It was working…
SQL Server Integration Services
Prevent a thick-client app's Windows user from accessing the local SQL Express DB outside the app
Setup: A Windows desktop app runs on non-admin workstations. It uses a local SQL Server Express instance on the same machine over shared memory. The app connects to SQL using the logged-in Windows user's own identity (the app process runs as that…
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
How to install SSIS Packages on Availability Always On?
Hi expert , my organization plan to provide SSIS package on High Availability server ( Availability Always On) how can I do it? Great Appreciation for all answer warm regards Urbel
SQL Server Integration Services
A Microsoft platform for building enterprise-level data integration and data transformations solutions.
SQL Server Cluster Sync Issue After Windows Patch KB5091157
I have an issue related to patching Windows Server 2025. After installing patch KB5091157, our Microsoft SQL Server cluster cannot sync. Details: What happened: The SQL cluster worked fine before the patch. After patching, the cluster will not sync. …
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
Error trying to use latest SQL Server Migration Assistant for Access
I have the latest SSMA for Access installed but can't get past a "New Workspace Error" either via the start wizard or trying to open a solution I created about 9 months ago. The error states "The type initializer for…
SQL Server Migration Assistant
A Microsoft tool designed to automate database migration to SQL Server from Access, DB2, MySQL, Oracle, and SAP ASE.
Disaster recovery license for SQL 2022 WSFC cluster
Hi all, I'm new to SQL, so I'd like to ask you a question about SQL licensing for a DR site. I have a WSFC for SQL Server 2022 in production with its own license. My question is: for a possible SQL cluster in the Disaster recovery site, is it possible to…
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Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories
auto send a report daily
how to have a report auto generate to a pdf and emailed to me and the other advisers, every morning. report in question is the "Service Adviser Performance" report for store 2115, Mercedes Benz of North Orlando.
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.
Error "[DBNETLIB][ConnectionOpen(Connect()).] SQL server does not exist or access denied"
Hi, We are getting an error "[DBNETLIB][ConnectionOpen(Connect()).] SQL server does not exist or access denied" for few users on accessing ERP application and most of the users are able to access application without any issue. We have enabled…
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Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories
How to find the installation file for an older version of SQL Server Migration Assistant?
I need to migrate an Oracle database to SQL Server, but the current Oracle version is 11g, which is not supported by the latest version of SSMA for Oracle. How can I install a version of SQL Server Migration Assistant that supports Oracle 11g? SSMA for…
SQL Server Migration Assistant
A Microsoft tool designed to automate database migration to SQL Server from Access, DB2, MySQL, Oracle, and SAP ASE.
Upgraded sql server from sql 2016 to sql 2022, but master database still at 130 level. Should i change it ?
We upgraded sql server from sql 2016 to sql 2022, but master the database still at 130 compatibility level level. I get why the upgrade process needs to keep the master database at 130 level. Post upgrade, should we manually change the compatibility…
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
maxdop of a query will fallback to serial or not.
if a query has maxdop 2 : in this case can microsoft decided in this situation to not to use parallelism and use all cores/or execute a query serially, as if parllelism is switched off
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Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories
# SQL Server 2022 Availability Group works in Workgroup but fails in Active Directory environment Hello everyone, I am currently learning SQL Server administration and I am doing a practical lab as part of my internship. I would appreciate some guidance
Hello everyone, This is my first time posting on this forum, so please excuse me if I miss any forum conventions or provide too much or too little information. I am currently learning SQL Server administration and I am doing a practical lab as part of my…
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Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories
Upgrading SQL 2019 to 2025 - Fulltext index issue
When doing a SQL server upgrade from 2019 to 2025, im running into an issue when it is trying to finalize the Fulltext index part of the upgrade. It seems like the upgrade locks itself out of the upgrade, by putting permissions on the Filterdatafolder,…
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Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories
Derived column truncation error
I am getting following truncation error message in the derived column transformation: The "Derived Column" failed because truncation occurred, and the truncation row disposition on "Derived Column.Outputs[Derived Column…
SQL Server Integration Services
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SQL vs NoSQL Databases: Key Differences and Use Cases
What is the difference between SQL and NoSQL databases, and when would you choose each?
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Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories
Power BI Desktop "Cannot establish connection" - msmdsrv.exe listening but connection timeout
Hello, I'm experiencing a persistent issue with Power BI Desktop failing to start. The error message is: "Cannot establish connection. Please verify that the server is running." Environment OS: Windows 11 Pro (10.0.26200) Hardware: Intel…
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how to open sql server from visual studio
I 'am traying to open the SQL server 2022 folder after installing visual studio 2026 but the folder that I have for SQL server 2022 is empty folder why?
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
Quiero descargar SMSS
¿Cómo descargo SSMS, estuve intentando y no me deja, además no me aparece la opción de: "Descarga de SMSS"?
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 - no TCP/IP connection in client protocols in SQLServer Configuration Manager
Hello, since SQL Server 2022 Standard edition I miss in "SQL Server Configuration Manager" under "client protocols" all protocols e.g. "TCP/IP", to enable client connection to the Database. Also I can not create manually a…
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
Unable to install SQL Express
I get the following error when trying to install SQL Server Express: Oops... Unable to install SQL Server (setup.exe) Exit code (Decimal):-2061893606 Error Description: Wait on Database Engine recover handle failed
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data