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SQL Server Developer Edition – Request for Formal Clarification on Usage Restrictions and Boundaries
We are requesting formal clarification at an organisational level regarding the licensing limitations and permitted use of SQL Server Developer Edition, to support corporate governance and audit compliance. To ensure correct interpretation and consistent…
SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-04-23T10:59:24.18+00:00
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Mohammad Sultan: H&F
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commented 2026-04-28T10:33:55.0866667+00:00
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Akhil Gajavelly
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SQL Agent job fails to run Restart-Service but works interactively
I have a SQL Agent job that runs a CmdExec step using a proxy account. The text of this step is: powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File D:\Scripts\RestartService.ps1 The content of this script is: Restart-Service -DisplayName "Some…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
695 questions
asked 2026-04-28T10:24:00.1766667+00:00
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Peter Bishop
256
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asked 2026-04-28T10:24:00.1766667+00:00
Peter Bishop
256
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How to activate SQL 2025 license on SQL2022
Hello i bought "SQL Server 2025 Standart sürümü Kalıcı 1 Sunucu Lisansı ve CAL 10".Before i bought this license, i talked with two microsoft sale representative. They confirm that i can use this SQL 2025 license on SQL 2022. But when i try to…
SQL Server | Other
14,730 questions
asked 2026-04-28T08:19:07.6033333+00:00
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Batuhan Demirkiran
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answered 2026-04-28T08:19:30.5466667+00:00
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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
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
695 questions
asked 2026-04-23T11:54:27.3833333+00:00
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Mateusz Wantoch-Rekowski
0
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accepted 2026-04-28T07:17:04.96+00:00
Mateusz Wantoch-Rekowski
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Still fine or not to setup SQL express 2012 on Win server 2025
Hi, Is it still fine to setup SQL server express 2012 on Win server 2025, due to the issue below?
SQL Server | Other
14,730 questions
asked 2026-04-23T02:16:35.7433333+00:00
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Scott Huang
3,406
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accepted 2026-04-28T07:05:24.83+00:00
Scott Huang
3,406
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BULK INSERT cannot access UNC path, error code 5 (Access is denied) using gMSA unless locally triggered
Running a stored procedure to bulk insert from a UNC path works locally via SSMS and via SQL agent job but if run remotely I receive Operating system error code 5 (access is denied). Please help as this workaround is not suitable for our…
SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
282 questions
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Access to a resource
Can anyone help me please. I'm trying to get an employee access to the street sheet page but can't find the proper access ticket to enter in Cherwell. Here is the link page…
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.
3,156 questions
asked 2026-04-22T15:39:18.4466667+00:00
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Frost, Roderic
0
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commented 2026-04-28T06:06:09.01+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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The SQL server 2019 installation failed in Windows Server 2025.
The SQL server 2019 installation failed in Windows Server 2025. From the logs, we understood that, installation fails because Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA) 2017 - a dependency of the Integration Services (SSIS) feature - crashes…
SQL Server Integration Services
SQL Server Integration Services
A Microsoft platform for building enterprise-level data integration and data transformations solutions.
2,786 questions
asked 2026-04-22T07:15:56.7+00:00
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Siji, Merlin
0
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commented 2026-04-28T06:05:59.6833333+00:00
Siji, Merlin
0
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Oracle source and destination missing in visual studio 2022 after installing Microsoft Connector for Oracle v1.2/1.3
We are running SSIS packages originally developed for SQL Server 2016 on servers that have been upgraded to SQL Server 2022 (both OS and database engine). The packages use the Attunity Oracle connectors. After the upgrade we attempted to open the…
SQL Server Integration Services
SQL Server Integration Services
A Microsoft platform for building enterprise-level data integration and data transformations solutions.
2,786 questions
asked 2026-04-20T20:13:59.91+00:00
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vamsi krishna
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commented 2026-04-28T05:53:03.4633333+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
1,820
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SQL Server 2025 - DTExec.exe.config file included assembly dependancies range for Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.dll
We observed that DTExec.exe.config (SQL Server 2025 SSIS runtime) contains an assemblyBinding bindingRedirect entry for Microsoft.Data.SqlClient with oldVersion="0.0.0.0-5.0.0.0" redirecting to newVersion="5.0.0.0". We integrate…
SQL Server Integration Services
SQL Server Integration Services
A Microsoft platform for building enterprise-level data integration and data transformations solutions.
2,786 questions
asked 2026-04-20T14:28:11.3366667+00:00
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Abhishek Modi (amodi)
20
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commented 2026-04-28T05:19:59.11+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
1,820
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2 answers
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
695 questions
asked 2026-04-17T16:07:06.1566667+00:00
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Sikdar, Sameer
0
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commented 2026-04-28T04:40:02.2833333+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
1,820
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sql 2022 EXPRESS SDCO Error
Hello. i am having issue with installing SQL express 2022. basically i have a program that i am installing, but in the pre-req for that program i have to install sql 2022. while installing i get setup bootstrap error and in logfiles i see…
SQL Server | Other
14,730 questions
asked 2026-04-27T17:11:44.5566667+00:00
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aa
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commented 2026-04-27T20:58:34.3+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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Microsoft Access Linked Table To Sql Server Express via ODBC 17 or ODBC 18 Driver
I developed a Ms Access Database (FE) from Office 365 for a laptop/desktop and I’ve always linked my tables to Sql Server Express 2025 (BE) located within a domain environment via User DSN with the ODBC 11 driver with the following connection…
SQL Server | Other
14,730 questions
asked 2026-04-17T15:28:33.6133333+00:00
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Greg Kidder
0
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accepted 2026-04-27T13:58:17.2733333+00:00
Greg Kidder
0
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How to find a claims utilization report
I need a claims utilization report for a small business group
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.
3,156 questions
asked 2026-04-24T17:37:35.7466667+00:00
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Gilbert, Lawrence N
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commented 2026-04-27T09:56:22.1333333+00:00
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Lakshmi Narayana Garikapati
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Filters (slicers) in Power BI
Hi, currently I am a bit lost in slicers topic - I have a star schema with single direction relationships from dimensions to fact table, the slicers are created from the dimension tables, but currently I am able to create a combination in slicers which…
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.
1,371 questions
asked 2026-04-23T10:12:47.6933333+00:00
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Michaela Jakubikova
20
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commented 2026-04-27T06:29:24.9733333+00:00
Michaela Jakubikova
20
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Sql server 2025 installation error
Hello Microsoft Support Team, I am reaching out regarding an installation issue with Microsoft SQL Server 2025 (Express Edition) on my ASUS TUF Gaming A15 laptop running Windows 10 Home Single Language (Build 26200). During installation, the server fails…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
695 questions
asked 2026-04-20T17:33:12.6733333+00:00
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sanjay MN
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commented 2026-04-27T04:52:24.5933333+00:00
Lakshmi Narayana Garikapati
1,300
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SQL Server Login Failures (Error 18456) due to Reporting Services attempting to access non-existent ReportServer database
We are experiencing repeated SQL Server login failures (Event ID 18456) on one of our servers. Details: SQL Server Version: SQL Server 2016 Error Message: "Login failed for user 'REA\IND-WBN-DEV$'. Reason: Failed to open the explicitly specified…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
695 questions
asked 2026-04-17T07:24:16.13+00:00
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Kamarur Rama
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commented 2026-04-27T04:51:24.76+00:00
Lakshmi Narayana Garikapati
1,300
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2 answers
Unable to install micrsoft sql server
Unable to install sql server, there is some installtion of previous version is present so unable to install microsoft sql server 2019
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
695 questions
asked 2026-04-13T06:57:25.6866667+00:00
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Akshay Hebbar
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commented 2026-04-27T04:49:33.5033333+00:00
Lakshmi Narayana Garikapati
1,300
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1 answer
can you use ssrs integrated mode in sharepoint subscription edition
can you use ssrs integrated mode in sharepoint subscription edition
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.
3,156 questions
asked 2026-04-06T20:40:18.06+00:00
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Reeves, Jim
0
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commented 2026-04-27T04:16:42.7666667+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
1,820
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Erro na instalação do SQL Server 2025 express - Exit Code-2061893606
Prezados, Estou enfrentando um problema recorrente ao tentar instalar o Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Express Edition em meu computador com Windows 11. Durante o processo de instalação, o setup falha com a seguinte mensagem: Exit code (Decimal):…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
695 questions
asked 2026-04-25T17:49:50.47+00:00
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Joao Beluso
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answered 2026-04-25T18:25:41.98+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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