21,644 questions with SQL Server-related tags

Sort by: Updated
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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
asked 2026-03-24T22:21:49.96+00:00
Steve Margolis 5 Reputation points
accepted 2026-07-01T23:12:25.05+00:00
Steve Margolis 5 Reputation points
1 answer

Problem facing During the NAV16 Migration to the New Database

Hello Everyone, I’m currently working on a Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 to NAV 2016 data migration project, and I’m facing a challenge where I’d really appreciate some guidance from people who have handled similar cases. In my scenario, the source…

SQL Server Migration Assistant
SQL Server Migration Assistant

A Microsoft tool designed to automate database migration to SQL Server from Access, DB2, MySQL, Oracle, and SAP ASE.

607 questions
asked 2026-07-01T16:54:55.9133333+00:00
Jadav Rudresh Deepakbhai 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-01T19:23:41.7966667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 135.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

Bulk deletes in Transaction Replication causing latency

 Hi. I have around 10 publications on a database from Prod Server A to Reporting Server B. Created multiple publications so that any issue with one publication will not impact other publications. There is a single huge article in one publication. Due to…

SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories

14,758 questions
asked 2026-07-01T17:16:50.05+00:00
Sowjanya Gopal 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-01T17:17:16.3733333+00:00

AI answer

1 answer

SQL Server Import and Export Wizard: Can not go back after error

Hi. After finishing an import using the SQL Import and Export Wizard, and if there's an error, I can't find a way to go back and fix it, even though the wizard indicates at the top that this should be possible: It's very annoying to have to start from…

SQL Server Integration Services
SQL Server Integration Services

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

2,797 questions
asked 2025-10-22T10:46:52+00:00
Norbert Harrer 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-01T15:12:57.17+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 135.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

Power BI Report Server - Shared Data Sources for PBIX reports

Does Power BI Report Server support Shared Data Sources for PBIX reports in the same way SSRS supports Shared Data Sources for RDL 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.

3,167 questions
asked 2026-06-30T09:58:41.75+00:00
Abdelrahman Samir 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-01T08:38:13.7166667+00:00
Abdelrahman Samir 0 Reputation points
0 answers

OLAP/SSAS connection with Sybase data base

Current App Infrastructure: Windows Server 2016 SSAS/OLAP Server 2019 (Analysis Services only; no SQL Database Engine and used Multidimensional Model - Cubes, dimensions) SAP Sybase ASE 16.x (16.1 SP00 PL02) Existing cube connectivity uses Sybase OLE DB…

SQL Server Analysis Services
SQL Server Analysis Services

A Microsoft online analytical data engine used in decision support and business analytics, providing the analytical data for business reports and client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services reports, and other data visualization tools.

1,373 questions
asked 2026-07-01T08:26:01.8766667+00:00
Kumar, Piyush 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

why do we need to update SSMS 22 everyday? Cant you provide a stable software which works for a month atleast without updates?

I have installed SSMS latest stable version and this software requires updates almost everyday. and Those does not work in the background but appears on screen and requires to close all my Queries which STOPs my current work everyday. Can Anyone tell me…

SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories

14,758 questions
asked 2026-06-28T08:55:01.36+00:00
Ravindra Khadse 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-07-01T06:09:52.3+00:00
Ravindra Khadse 20 Reputation points
1 answer

SQL Server 2025 CU5 crashes with EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION during INSERT into table with JSON index

Product: SQL Server Version: SQL Server 2025 / 17.0.4045.5 CU5 Severity: Production SQL Server crash / service interruption Summary: SQL Server process crashes with c0000005 EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION during parametrized INSERT statements into backend…

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-06-26T12:45:15.64+00:00
Anonymous
commented 2026-07-01T05:46:51.54+00:00
Lakshmi Narayana Garikapati 1,330 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

In-Place upgrade from SQL Server 2017 to SQL Server 2025

Hi All, We are doing In-Place upgrade from SQL Server 2017 to SQL Server 2025. We have replication configured. What is the order we must follow? Thanks, Chaitanya

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-06-26T07:30:55.5233333+00:00
Chaitanya Kiran 841 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-01T05:45:00.4833333+00:00
Lakshmi Narayana Garikapati 1,330 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Best practices for monitoring Microsoft SQL Server performance

We are experiencing intermittent performance issues with our Microsoft SQL Server instance. At times, the system becomes very slow or completely unresponsive, and the only way to restore normal operation is to restart the server.

SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories

14,758 questions
asked 2026-06-24T10:47:19.1433333+00:00
Nomeer Sheikh 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-01T05:42:59.08+00:00
Lakshmi Narayana Garikapati 1,330 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

FCI SQL instance 2022 unable to start when named pipes is disabled

Hi, Setup as follows : 2 node FCI setup Uses default instance (MSSQLSERVER) For hardening, we are using a non-default port for TCP/IP. The server had evaluation copy installed earlier, but we have re-installed it with a standard edition copy. …

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2025-07-18T02:43:26.3466667+00:00
Siva K 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-30T14:01:36.2466667+00:00
Sivakumar Kulasekharam (NCS) 0 Reputation points
2 answers

set date range to all records on dates parameters

I want to set my date range in parameters to all dates. how can I do that in parameters settings

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.

3,167 questions
asked 2026-05-28T19:10:12.9933333+00:00
Victor Hache 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-06-30T12:04:01.59+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Unable install MSSQL ODBC Driver on the PPC64le

Dear Microsoft support, is there in near future planned to develop MSSQL ODBC driver for PPC64le architecture? From accessible documentation is not available/supported from your side at this moment. Thank you for response. Br, Erik

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-05-27T10:13:52.5833333+00:00
Erik Tkac 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-06-30T12:02:54.2266667+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

SQL Server 2022 Oops... Error decompressing SQL Server media

Hello, I am trying to install SQL Server 2022 for the first time, but it gives me this error. I spent about 10 days to find the main cause of this problem and try to solve it, but it seems that is a new one. I tried to: remove .exe installation file…

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2025-03-19T05:34:13.0433333+00:00
Mahmoud Khaled 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-06-30T12:02:16.81+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Request for SQL Server 2022 Reporting Services Product Key

Hello Team, While installing Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Reporting Services, the installation wizard is prompting for a valid product key. Currently, we do not have the required license key available, which is preventing us from proceeding with the…

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.

3,167 questions
asked 2026-06-25T04:41:53.3333333+00:00
TCPL_ADMIN2 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-30T07:40:47.5933333+00:00
Srikanth C (Quadrant Resource LLC) 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
0 answers

For backup stability and reliable recovery for running 2400 + DB , the memory issue needs to be addressed

Hi, For backup stability and reliable recovery for running 2400 + DB , the memory issue needs to be addressed. Can increasing physical memory in SQL Server help control or reduce SQL Server's memory footprint? Tomasz C.

SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories

14,758 questions
asked 2026-06-29T11:37:10.9+00:00
Ciolek, Tomasz 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-29T12:19:19.1233333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 135.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Add SSRS to my SQL Server Managed Instance

Hi, We created a SQL Server Managed Instance and Will like to add the report role and enable SSRS to generate report from the managed instance, How can we do that?

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.

3,167 questions
asked 2026-06-23T19:45:05.37+00:00
Brian Dominguez (Admin) 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-29T09:04:25.3666667+00:00
Lakshmi Narayana Garikapati 1,330 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Error viewing custom reports on Dynamics 365 9.1 on-premise

We cannot run a custom report created in the report wizard. The standard reports seems to be working. We have the same solution running on TEST and Develop servers, where we dont get error. System infos: CRM server: Windows Server 2019 Standard…

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.

3,167 questions
asked 2026-06-22T08:30:39.15+00:00
Henrik Lyneborg 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-29T09:02:43.6766667+00:00
Lakshmi Narayana Garikapati 1,330 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Applications cannot login to moved db with Error: 18456 Severity: 14 State: 38 after AG failover

IaaS SQL Server on 2-node cluster with Always On Manual AG failover was successfull but applications can no longer connect. SQLServer logs report "Error: 18456 Severity: 14 State: 38" and "Login failed for user 'app_rh_sso'. Reason:…

SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories

14,758 questions
asked 2026-06-29T08:21:31.8566667+00:00
Andrea Floriddia 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-06-29T08:42:41.01+00:00
Andrea Floriddia 20 Reputation points
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error importing excel file into SQL Server Management Studio 18

Good evening. And please I would appreciate any assistance I just installed my SQL Server 2019 and SQL Server Management Studio. I was able to connect to the server. However, I tried to import my excel data file from task option in the new data…

SQL Server Analysis Services
SQL Server Analysis Services

A Microsoft online analytical data engine used in decision support and business analytics, providing the analytical data for business reports and client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services reports, and other data visualization tools.

1,373 questions
SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories

14,758 questions
asked 2022-01-25T17:00:25.03+00:00
Olagunju Oladayo 66 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-27T23:46:59.2466667+00:00
Divine 0 Reputation points