SQL Server Migration Assistant
A Microsoft tool designed to automate database migration to SQL Server from Access, DB2, MySQL, Oracle, and SAP ASE.
605 questions
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Unable to run SQL Server Migration Assistant for MySQL
I have installed SQL Server Migration Assistant for MySQL but it will start up. When I launch the program, it displays the splash screen and as it is displaying the message "Configuring Telemetry...", the program throws an exception. How can I…
SQL Server Migration Assistant
SQL Server | Other
14,722 questions
asked 2024-02-27T00:20:41.68+00:00
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John Wilson
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answered 2026-04-08T15:56:46.24+00:00
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Josh Ricketts
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SSRS server not available 503 error
Hi Team, I have configured SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrated it with MS SQL Server. The setup was working fine for the past few months; however, currently, we are facing an issue while accessing the report server. Error Details: HTTP…
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.
3,153 questions
asked 2026-04-08T14:20:02.13+00:00
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Farheen Qureshi
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answered 2026-04-08T14:20:17.82+00:00
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Copying a 32-Million Row Table From Production Server to Test Server
So we believe we're having tempdb issues with a very wide table that has 32-Million Rows on it. There is no Primary Clustered Index, No Indexes defined on it at all. We have tried an INSERT SELECT going across a Linked Server to our Test Server to copy…
SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
279 questions
asked 2026-03-13T19:43:14.18+00:00
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Bobby P
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commented 2026-04-08T12:27:00.6666667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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Guidence required in time bound index reorganization job
We are planning to configure an Index Reorganize job on the server with a specific operational constraint. The job must complete or stop before the customer’s business hours begin (05:00 AM server time). If the job is still running at 05:00 AM and needs…
SQL Server | Other
14,722 questions
asked 2026-03-15T13:34:58.7566667+00:00
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Raju Kothapally
10
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commented 2026-04-08T11:11:58.0533333+00:00
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Akhil Gajavelly
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SQL Agent Job failing with Error 8152 (String or binary data would be truncated) during Replication/Distribution
Hi everyone, I am encountering a persistent failure in a SQL Server Agent Job that appears to be related to a Replication Distribution Agent. The Error: The job fails at Step 1 (Distribution Agent startup) or Step 3 (Detect nonlogged agent shutdown) with…
SQL Server | Other
14,722 questions
asked 2026-03-12T19:52:40.2633333+00:00
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Ramya
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commented 2026-04-08T06:24:23.51+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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How to fix SQL Server installation error and run successfully
I have repeatedly install Microsoft SQL 2025, though it show that the server is running but I have been unable to connect as I keep having error message; see below - TITLE: Error The client was unable to establish a connection because of an error during…
SQL Server | Other
14,722 questions
asked 2026-03-10T23:13:31.24+00:00
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Gregory Mwenketishi
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commented 2026-04-08T06:06:31.5733333+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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when is the update to sql server be available to allow vector index with GUID
Trying to use sql server with Vector indexing for tables with GUID keys. We don't use INT for keys. When will updatable guid key tables with Vector indexing be available. Thank you David
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
682 questions
asked 2026-03-10T13:17:45.1366667+00:00
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OnePage
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edited a comment 2026-04-08T05:50:48.45+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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Connect ssms to sql server
How to connect SSMS to SQL SERVER. New installation of SQL 2025 and ssms.
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
682 questions
asked 2026-03-10T01:56:57.0366667+00:00
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Keith Oliver
0
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commented 2026-04-08T05:31:02.16+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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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.
3,153 questions
asked 2026-04-06T20:40:18.06+00:00
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Reeves, Jim
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commented 2026-04-08T05:25:31.9166667+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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How to change SQL Server Instance from running to start?
I am trying to open PCM600 for writing to relays. When trying to open the pop up that show is PCM600 has encountered a problem. SQL Server instance not found. Verify that SQL Server is installed and running. Not sure what I am supposed to do. I go into…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
682 questions
asked 2025-10-28T12:08:30.0033333+00:00
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Donald Rutledge [EXT]
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recommended 2026-04-08T04:51:57.2933333+00:00
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Madhavi Taniparthi
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unable to download SSMS on OS X
Hello @Anonymous , Please kindly advise if there is any alternative for a OS X 10.10.5 mac user to download SSMS. it is saying "You can’t open the application “SSMS-Setup-ENU (1).exe” because Microsoft Windows applications are not…
SQL Server | Other
14,722 questions
asked 2021-12-20T15:42:06.09+00:00
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Sa In
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commented 2026-04-07T12:40:55.83+00:00
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Alek Kowalczyk-PL
0
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How can i install SQL server 2025 on AppVolume/Appstack VM
Hi EveryOne How are you? I like to install SQL Server 2025 + SSMS on AppVolume/Appstack(win 10) VM for all my users/VDIs in my organization. How can I do that? Is it possible? I know SQL server it is heavy software Thanks Michael
SQL Server | Other
14,722 questions
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Issue with Getting email from Gmail from SQL Server 2019 Home Lab Server
Dear Team, i have configured profile with account and giving smtp.gmail.com with 587 and 25 port each time but not sure why not getting email on my gmail inbox from db server that is running on windows server 2019 with sql server 2019. error msg says…
SQL Server | Other
14,722 questions
asked 2026-04-06T06:31:12.9033333+00:00
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mirza hussain
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commented 2026-04-07T10:06:18.6133333+00:00
mirza hussain
0
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Stored Procedure running longer hours
Hello, I am facing currently issue as stored procedure running very longer hours although my DB is not that big means around 20 GB. We are also running OLA's maintenance solution for Update Stats Daily and Index maintenance weekly basis. Stored procedure…
SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
279 questions
asked 2026-03-21T16:55:37.63+00:00
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pdsqsql
436
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commented 2026-04-07T09:40:28.1+00:00
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Anjan Kumar Chippa (Quadrant Resource LLC)
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HELP! Looking to buy a support incident for SQL Server 2022 running on-premises
The Buy now ($499) workflow at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/support-for-business does not work. No luck with any of the 1-800 MS numbers either. Can someone help? Many thanks. arky
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
682 questions
asked 2026-03-31T13:08:43.3033333+00:00
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Arky Cunanan
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answered 2026-04-07T04:28:44.4166667+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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unable to install SQL server setup exist code (decimal): 2068052413 error description. Fatal error during installation
Hi guys, i encountered the above error message and will need your help. I opened the error description link and it opens up xbox page.. Got confused! As i have read the error description but i don't understand it The error log summary text folder is…
SQL Server Integration Services
SQL Server Integration Services
A Microsoft platform for building enterprise-level data integration and data transformations solutions.
2,783 questions
asked 2026-04-06T13:41:58.38+00:00
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Olumide Kuforiji
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answered 2026-04-07T04:02:46.3133333+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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The installation program encountered an error: The given keyword is not in the dictionary
SQL Server The installation program encountered an error: The given keyword is not in the dictionary
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.
3,153 questions
asked 2026-04-03T08:15:47.7666667+00:00
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佳骏 白
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answered 2026-04-07T03:49:32.9166667+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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Error description: Could not find the Database Engine startup handle or Error Code 1639
I feel like ive tried everything, ive even completly reset my pc. I was orginally trying to install SQL Server 2025 Devolper edition but i also tried the 2022 version once and got handle error there as well. My sector size is 4096. I dont have the old…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
682 questions
asked 2026-04-02T20:49:47.2166667+00:00
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Miller, Madisyn
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commented 2026-04-07T03:39:09.56+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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Install patch SQL server 2016 need restart??
Hi all, Does need restart system after install patch CU or SP ? can it do when SQL Server still active? thank you warm regards, Urbel
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
682 questions
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what data type i should use for roversion col and can i use less than greater than with it.
can i use Rowversioncol ( in my database it's synonyme timestamp is used) to run the following query to find all inseted after this @LastKnownRowVersion; SELECT * FROM YourTable WHERE RowVersionCol > @LastKnownRowVersion; data type i should use for…
SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
279 questions
asked 2026-04-02T07:54:36.2033333+00:00
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rajesh yadav
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commented 2026-04-06T09:52:04.4633333+00:00
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Lakshmi Narayana Garikapati
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