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Partition elimination on SQL Server 2025 running on Azure VM querying files in Storage Account

I'm trying to get partition elimination to work when using OPENROWSET on SQL Server 2025 running on an Azure VM and querying files in an Storage Account with Hierarchical namespace enabled. I have no more ideas how to get it to work. My starting point…

SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
asked 2026-08-23T14:42:19.6566667+00:00
Jerry Rausk 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T07:01:00.33+00:00
Jerry Rausk 20 Reputation points
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Help with the Azure SQL DTU Calculator

I am trying to load a CSV file into the DTU Calculator without success. Refer https://dtucalc.azurewebsites.net/ I receive a generic error message: Error! An error occurred while processing your request. See below for the first few lines of the CSV file…

SQL Server | Other
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14,806 questions
asked 2026-09-17T23:24:19.2066667+00:00
Alan Macdonald 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-18T05:37:37.22+00:00
Alan Macdonald 0 Reputation points
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How can I download Micosoft SQL Server 2019 Express?

In the oficial link, when I try to download an error message "404 Not Found" appears.

SQL Server | Other
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14,806 questions
asked 2026-09-18T00:24:37.3633333+00:00
Omar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-18T01:23:53.99+00:00
Marcin Policht 107.9K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Fix a broken Log shipping

Good Morning, In our environment, we have log shipping backup configured every 15 minutes. In the middle, manual log backup was taken and this breaks log chain. How to fix this?

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-09-18T00:15:26.51+00:00
Chaitanya Kiran 841 Reputation points
2 answers

What is Microsoft Plan for upgrading SSRS Report Viewer Control to Unified .NET platform

What is the Microsoft Plan for upgrading SSRS Report Viewer Control to Unified .NET platform? Link…

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.

3,181 questions
asked 2025-03-12T20:54:28.5033333+00:00
Ambar Prajapati 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T21:44:07.25+00:00
Bruce (SqlWork.com) 85,361 Reputation points
2 answers

SQL Server Express 2022 Installation Issue

Hello, i tried to install the sql server express 2022 from this web site https://www.microsoft.com/it-it/download/details.aspx?id=104781 I downloaded the SQL package, but when I launch it, I get this screen. How can I correctly install the application?

SQL Server | Other
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14,806 questions
asked 2026-09-17T09:11:00.62+00:00
Tecnico 3 Eter 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T12:17:32.38+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 137.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Master Data Services web app renders empty after SQL Server CU26 update

Hi everyone, SQL Server 2022 CU26 appears to break Master Data Services web application. After patching to CU26 (16.0.4265.3), the MDS web application loads, but is completely empty. The MDS database and data remain intact and are visible through SQL…

SQL Server | Other
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14,806 questions
asked 2026-09-03T11:43:17.93+00:00
Simon Lenk 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T12:08:37.3633333+00:00
Henrik Munch 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Link https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2216019 changed installer?

Hi, For years whe have used a script to download and install SQL 2022 EXPRESS. The link we used to download the SQL 2022 installer is https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2216019 But recently the link suddenly points to a SQL 2025 Express…

SQL Server | Other
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14,806 questions
asked 2025-12-12T12:56:07.7066667+00:00
Jens Schumacher 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T10:34:14.38+00:00
victor aigbokhai 0 Reputation points
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How to download sql server 2022 developer edition

How to download sql server 2022 developer edition,i search many but not to find it..

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-07-29T05:38:11.3766667+00:00
Jenshiya M 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-17T04:34:00.61+00:00
SIVASANKAR YEDDULA 170 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Report server doesn't support schedule refresh when using SharePoint Online as the data souce

Hi team, According to this page, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/report-server/data-sources. I noticed the power BI report server doesn't support schedule refresh when connecting to SharePoint Online related as the data source. Would there be…

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.

3,181 questions
asked 2026-09-17T01:36:22.14+00:00
Yang Zhao 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Power BI Report Builder - Total is inflated

I am building a report in Report builder and am having difficulty getting the total to calculate correctly. I have four parameters (user name, start date, end date, and activity grouping) acting on the single dataset this report is drawing on. It is…

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.

3,181 questions
asked 2026-09-16T21:57:57.9966667+00:00
HGlon 5 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-16T22:02:25.7066667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 137.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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SQL Server 2022 MDS not showing data on portal after update

Hi After installing an updates on SQL Server 2022 i have problem with MDS. When i go to website and open a model I do not see data in it. Data are avaiable in views and by Excel addin. Is this some bug or I could have broke sth? Daniel

SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

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14,806 questions
asked 2026-08-28T09:36:30.6566667+00:00
Stawik 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-16T10:42:14.26+00:00
Henrik Munch 0 Reputation points
2 answers

how do I add a user

How do I add a remote user on the same network to use the data in ms sql server

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-09-13T13:28:06.26+00:00
Ceci Bylls 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-16T04:05:42.2433333+00:00
Asemeit 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Microsoft Fabric Warehouse Stored Procedure

Hello, I have a question about how a Fabric Warehouse accesses Lakehouse data. We have a stored procedure running in a Warehouse that references Lakehouse tables using syntax similar to the example below: SELECT DISTINCT end_reason_test FROM…

SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
asked 2026-09-15T19:53:36.19+00:00
Scott M 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-15T20:47:01.5433333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 137.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Need clarity on SQL Server Always On Licensing

Hi there! I have a query regarding the licensing and configuration requirements for SQL Server Always On High Availability. One of our clients has procured SQL Server Enterprise Edition with Software Assurance, with a 1 × 2-core license pack. The…

SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

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14,806 questions
asked 2026-09-15T09:58:32.84+00:00
karna sharath kumar Reddy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-15T14:35:31.24+00:00
Bruce (SqlWork.com) 85,361 Reputation points
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When installing SQL server 2022 Express Edition, getting message "Oops: This version of installer is no longer supported. Please download again from the download site.

When installing SQL server 2022 Express Edition, getting message "Oops: This version of installer is no longer supported. Please download again from the download site. I have repeated the same process 10+ time with the help of all available free…

SQL Server | Other
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14,806 questions
asked 2026-09-12T09:19:00.9433333+00:00
MUHAMMAD SHAFIQ 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-12T12:51:15.8733333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 137.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Installed SQL server 2022 express on windows 11 PC - Database engine services failed

After the install have "Completed with failures" with "Database Engine Services" with Failed status I just a desktop tech and do not know much about SQL server express and the end-user does not either but needs this software…

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-09-02T13:13:03.4766667+00:00
Collins, John L 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-11T20:41:40.6066667+00:00
Collins, John L 20 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

SSRS Report keeps Timing out

I wrote an SSRS Report that runs a stored proc, outputs data to a shared drive as a TEXT file. The file is 50MB, but sometimes it doesn't time out, sometimes it does. I have adjusted the timeout settings in both VS and in the SSRS subscription dialog.…

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.

3,181 questions
asked 2026-09-09T23:22:25.3766667+00:00
Corey Fleig 530 Reputation points
recommended 2026-09-11T16:01:07.0933333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 137.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
6 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 30 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-09-11T06:52:59.34+00:00
SIVASANKAR YEDDULA 170 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to install SQL Server Developer on a Snapdragon Laptop - I did ask on this which is completely related, bur was told to start a new thread!

HI, Can you install SQL Express on Snapdragon or just Azure SQL as the other thread describes Cheers Karl

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-09-02T15:43:27.27+00:00
Karl Jones 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-08T14:52:01.7233333+00:00
Bruce (SqlWork.com) 85,361 Reputation points