Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
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Database Watcher Alert Templates Failing to Deploy
I've been trying to set up some database alerting via Database Watcher alert templates. Each time I try to deploy the templates, it fails with the following error message: { "status": "Failed", "error": { …
Azure SQL Database
asked 2026-05-07T16:18:46.21+00:00
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Seth Dana
0
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commented 2026-05-07T18:09:25.9766667+00:00
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Manoj Kumar Boyini
13,930
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
Login Failed for user '<token-identified principal>'. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 18456)
I was booted off the server this morning and then when I tried to log back in, I keep getting the below error. I have not made any changes to my log in credentials. When I use the MFA verification, I get the text with the code and enter it, then get this…
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2023-05-09T17:13:32.1466667+00:00
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Megan Barnason
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-05-07T04:26:00.33+00:00
Arvin Yorro
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Customers are requesting for public documentation regarding this 'Workload Environment' prompt
Hi Team, Customers are asking for more public documentation on 'Workload Environment' option as we have very little to no official documentation available on this option. Kindly help put this up.
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2026-05-06T22:02:08.8+00:00
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Praveen Nakka
0
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
commented 2026-05-07T00:42:07.2933333+00:00
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Pilladi Padma Sai Manisha
7,715
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
0 answers
Login failed for user '<token-identified principal>' (I have spent many hours exhausting options)
Multiple App Service managed identities receive valid Entra tokens that are rejected by Azure SQL with "Login failed for user '<token-identified principal>'" even though: The DB user mapping exists with type EXTERNAL_USER The user's…
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2026-05-05T16:05:31.53+00:00
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Jonathon Childs
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-05-06T16:44:59.5666667+00:00
Manoj Kumar Boyini
13,930
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
How to enable connection witrh ms entra id using ssms and azure sql db
I am trying to connect to the sql server using ms entra managed identity but it isn't working. I've exhausted every path that I know to attempt to make this work. I am also trying to create databases on this sever and they keep failing.
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2026-04-23T22:10:13.0433333+00:00
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Comfort Olorunlero
0
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
commented 2026-05-06T09:38:17.95+00:00
Manoj Kumar Boyini
13,930
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Azure SQL Database remains inaccessible after switching Free Limit Exhaustion Behavior to BillOverUsage.
Hi everyone, I have a problem after reaching the free tier limit on SQL Azure Serverless. I have enable the additional usage flag but login still returns: "This database has reached the monthly free amount allowance for the month of May 2026…
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2026-05-04T10:39:15.1633333+00:00
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MICKAEL FOLIO
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-05-05T11:12:36.04+00:00
MICKAEL FOLIO
0
Reputation points
0 answers
SQL Managed Instance update to SQLServer2025 database format fails at Virtual Cluster resize step
We are attempting to update our Azure SQL Managed Instance from SQLServer2022 to SQLServer2025 database format. The update has been attempted multiple times via both the Azure Portal and the REST API (PATCH with api-version=2024-05-01-preview). Each…
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2026-05-03T19:07:59.8066667+00:00
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Chaitanya Eswara Panduga
0
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
commented 2026-05-05T10:54:01.4766667+00:00
Pilladi Padma Sai Manisha
7,715
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Unable to delete Azure SQL Database + Server due to RBAC — how to disable network access as a workaround?
I’m trying to clean up Azure resources but neither I nor anyone on my team has permission to delete an Azure SQL Server and SQL Database inside a specific Resource Group. Since deletion is blocked, I’d like guidance on: What exact RBAC…
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2026-04-29T16:21:56.6833333+00:00
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Ragunath Gunasekaran
40
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
accepted 2026-05-05T01:26:06.3666667+00:00
Ragunath Gunasekaran
40
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
After exsauhsting SQLServer Free tier, even after upgrading tier the database is blocked
I had a free tier on my sqlserver database i've used all resources on it and the db stopped which is expected. I placed a keep paying after free tier resources have been used but it's not applying. I also tried upgrading to a basic tier but when i…
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
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2 answers
Not able to create sql database
i have create sql database and use but not able to create please help
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2026-05-01T06:14:52.4966667+00:00
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Amol Peshette
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-05-03T10:12:24.1033333+00:00
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SAI JAGADEESH KUDIPUDI
2,635
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Azure SQL Database automatically reverting to previous pricing tier and restoring after deletion
I am experiencing an issue with an Azure SQL Database where changes I make do not persist. The database was originally configured with the pricing tier General Purpose: Gen5, 2 vCores. I attempted to downscale it to the Basic tier, and the change was…
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2026-04-29T07:48:32.9133333+00:00
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Abuzar Khan
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-05-03T10:09:09.7666667+00:00
SAI JAGADEESH KUDIPUDI
2,635
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Some tables and views timing out in Power Apps connecting to Azure SQL Server
Hi Today we've been experiencing a timeout issues in a Power App which connects to Azure SQL Server. Below is the error message on one of the queries. This connection has been setup for roughly 3 years without issues but today these errors. Note that…
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2026-04-21T15:58:01.91+00:00
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AY
36
Reputation points
commented 2026-05-03T09:32:42.49+00:00
SAI JAGADEESH KUDIPUDI
2,635
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Database transfer to my local system
I need to transfer a database from Azure to my local system, but I’m facing some issues. Could you please help me with this?
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2026-04-22T07:26:59.3766667+00:00
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Ajay Prajapati
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-05-01T23:58:02.18+00:00
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Santhosh Kumar Machukuri
0
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
how to allow others to connect to database
doing a group project, first time using azure DB, my group cannot connect to my set up database with my sql authentication user and password. I have set firewall rules with their IP, I've assigned roles, they just cant log in for whatever reason. No…
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2026-04-22T17:18:08.2866667+00:00
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helpm
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-05-01T23:49:36.6566667+00:00
Santhosh Kumar Machukuri
0
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
Pricing for Azure SQL Managed Instance Pool
Hello, If we cretae an Azure SQL Managed Instance Pool but no instance; will there still be any charges for the compute? When we try to create it on Azure portal, it shows cost estimation as zero, no matter how many cores we choose. Regards,
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2026-04-23T08:55:24.7333333+00:00
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Riaz
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-05-01T09:38:58.1833333+00:00
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Suchitra Suregaunkar
13,795
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
0 answers
Join: Microsoft Azure Q&A Champions Program
The Microsoft Azure Q&A Champions Program recognizes and empowers a global community of internal and external Azure experts who help customers succeed by providing high-quality, trusted answers on Microsoft Q&A. The program scales expert led…
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2026-04-30T18:13:24.3+00:00
Ashley Swearingen
0
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
answered 2026-04-30T18:13:40.6866667+00:00
Q&A Assist
3 answers
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Azure Database Link Server
On the on-prem SQL server we can sue link server to connect to the table in different database. Can we make simillar way to connecting between table on the on-prem to azure sql db?
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2026-04-23T12:34:32.5533333+00:00
Handian Sudianto
7,086
Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-30T01:47:53.12+00:00
Handian Sudianto
7,086
Reputation points
1 answer
Azure Recovery Service Vault | Move Sql Database
Hello everyone, I need to move the backup of sql databases from a recovery service vault to another. I know that we cannot move data but is there the possibility to preserve backup on the old vault? Does it apply the soft delete state after moving or…
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2026-04-21T11:06:47.8666667+00:00
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Andrea Longhitano
180
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-28T23:01:44.44+00:00
Santhosh Kumar Machukuri
0
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Impact to SQL Server access when moving Subscription and SQL Server Database Resources
I am about to have Microsoft move a Subscription and all of its resources from one Account to another. The SQL Server Databases are constantly being accessed via direct calls by my customers using SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE SQL Statement. Their…
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2026-04-28T16:24:13.5966667+00:00
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Glenn Seehausen
20
Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-28T18:18:46.7366667+00:00
Glenn Seehausen
20
Reputation points
4 answers
Azure SQL server DB is not pausing automatically even though there are no active connections.
Azure SQL server DB is not pausing automatically even though there are no active connections. And its costing us heavy price. Can someone please help me out with solution and will Azure refund the amount?
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,843 questions
asked 2026-04-23T08:38:28.69+00:00
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Gururaj Karthik
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-28T14:45:37+00:00
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Saraswathi Devadula
16,020
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Moderator