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Distribution Cleanup Job Failing Silently in SQL Server 2019 Transactional Replication Causing Distribution DB Growth to 1.5 TB
Hello All, We are facing an issue with SQL Server Transactional Replication where the Distribution Cleanup job has been failing silently, and the distribution database has grown to approximately 1.5 TB, causing severe disk space issues. Environment SQL…
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asked 2026-05-16T08:14:26.1766667+00:00
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Parag Nimbhore
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SQL Express ODBC Connection
Hi, I am trying to connect UPS WorldShip to a SQL server to pull shipping data. It keeps telling me the connection has failed, this is a replacement server, the old server still connects. I turned off the firewall on the server for testing, I…
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asked 2026-05-13T11:23:01.49+00:00
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Brian Branco
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Mssql Log Shipping Requirement
I want to know about Mssql Log Shipping requirement to make it and the setup in details
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asked 2026-05-04T02:05:32.8966667+00:00
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David Prodata
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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…
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asked 2026-04-28T08:19:07.6033333+00:00
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Batuhan Demirkiran
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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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asked 2026-06-03T07:09:59.9033333+00:00
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Yunus Emre Coşkun
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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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asked 2026-06-02T13:27:29.3566667+00:00
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Deepesh Dhake
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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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asked 2026-06-04T06:30:54.14+00:00
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Can't connect to SQL Server to complete Learning Labs
DataSource.Error: Microsoft SQL: A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is…
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asked 2026-02-25T22:10:45.2+00:00
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Ammo Parmar
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commented 2026-06-04T04:54:54.74+00:00
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Setup issue to SQL Server Management studio installer 22
Hi, When doing the setup of SQL Server Management studio installer 22 on Windows server 2025, I got "internet connection, and not able to do the download". How to find out the issues on the server for this?
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Create Crystal report error in Programs files folder .
I have a Crystal report which is having a data source from MS SQL server. I am always getting this error when we want to show the report: Unknown Query Engine Error Error in File C:\Users\ADMINI~1\AppData\Local\Temp\Test.rpt: Unknown Query Engine…
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asked 2025-02-10T13:13:27.78+00:00
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Eduard Kenin
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Akhil Gajavelly
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# 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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asked 2026-06-03T15:26:53.8433333+00:00
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Eurly Garcia LOUP LOCKO
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commented 2026-06-03T19:03:17.1866667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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varchar vs nvarchar
as a general rule, should you use varchar instead of nvarchar, if you won't ever be storing foreign language characters?
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asked 2021-01-19T00:32:57.113+00:00
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SQL Guy10
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commented 2026-06-03T15:26:55.8866667+00:00
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Janusz Snieg
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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
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asked 2026-04-03T12:35:31.98+00:00
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Michael39
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ERROR 1067
I'M GETTING AN ERROR MESASGE 1067 WHEN I TRIED INSTALLING A PROGRAM. a SQL IS NOT STARTING. I TRIED STARTING IT IN THE SYSTEM ANDTHAT DID NOT WORK.
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asked 2026-04-28T18:24:02.25+00:00
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Dan Kilpatrick
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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…
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asked 2026-04-23T10:59:24.18+00:00
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Mohammad Sultan: H&F
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Setup issue on Sql express 2017
Hi, Do I need to create the instance before the setup can continue, for the issue below?
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asked 2026-04-23T05:41:14.9166667+00:00
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Scott Huang
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Is SQL EXPRESS GAMP5/GxP and CFR 21 Part 11 compliant?
Hello everyone, I am about to use SQL in a regulated environment which means that it has to be GMAP5/GxP & CFR 21 Part 11 compliant. Is SQL EXPRESS GAMP5/GxP & CFR 21 Part 11 compliant or do I have to use the SQL Standard Verison? Thank you in…
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Migration feature on SSMS 22
Hi Expert, I'm running first time Migrate SQL Server feature on SSMS 22 for Database Assessment with 10TB size, this report as below: "Status": "Error", "**AssessmentRecommendations": [],** "Name":…
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asked 2026-05-25T02:27:55.1566667+00:00
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Urbel
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Akhil Gajavelly
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Binding error when refreshing schema and data in Power BI model
Getting the below binding error when refreshing the schema and data for this particular query in Power BI model. The view and query run without any errors in SSMS
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asked 2026-03-31T13:29:07.9166667+00:00
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Mamta Stalin
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commented 2026-05-31T19:53:14.14+00:00
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Gabriel Enrique Marcano López
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Kerberos fails on AG Listener — only from cluster nodes, ticket not generated
Environment: SQL Server Always On AG on top of FCI, Windows Server cluster, domain-joined nodes. Problem: Connections to the AG listener always fall back to NTLM, but only when connecting from the cluster nodes themselves. From any other machine on the…
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asked 2026-05-22T15:33:45.5866667+00:00
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