SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
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Not able to install Microsoft SQL Express
I have attempted installation multiple times, but it keeps failing. Steps I have already tried: Cleaned up old SQL Server components and services Verified prerequisites (.NET Framework 4.8, Visual C++ Redistributables, Windows updates) Ran installer…
SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-03-26T16:15:30.4366667+00:00
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Bobbala Anusha
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commented 2026-04-17T03:41:53.11+00:00
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Akhil Gajavelly
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Migrating Large Size scale Database
Hi all, what is alternative method to migrating side by side large size Database thanks for all reply regards, Urbel
SQL Server Migration Assistant
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
asked 2026-02-24T02:50:57.9666667+00:00
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Urbel
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answered 2026-04-16T20:50:19.1033333+00:00
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I've installed SQL Server management studio 22, but I do not know how to set up or specify a server name
I'm not able to find the "snap-in" for SQL server on my PC
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
688 questions
asked 2026-01-14T22:26:15.6666667+00:00
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Harvey Fram
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commented 2026-04-16T16:59:09.37+00:00
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Stanislas Tshilumba
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How to add PDF Ifilter for SQL 2025?
Hi everyone, I am recently facing an issue regard Full-Text indexing in SQL Server 2025. I have installed SQL 2025 with Full-text indexing. Then i install Adobe IFilter. Unlike SQL 2022, i am not able to find any output for pdf when i run the below…
SQL Server | Other
14,723 questions
asked 2026-03-25T08:02:31.93+00:00
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Suresh Sukumaran
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commented 2026-04-16T15:34:23.8533333+00:00
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Jack Ramirez
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Restore procedure on a database when replication is enabled
Hi, I have a database in production for an application. Sometimes sometimes requires restores. Replication is enabled on the server as there is an ELT tool replicating the data to a data warehouse. There are 2 databases which are the Publishers but there…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
688 questions
asked 2026-04-14T04:46:13.4833333+00:00
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Mohammed Misselmany
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commented 2026-04-16T09:44:44.22+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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Deux codes d'activation de Ms MSQL Svr runtime 2022 lot ESD ne fonctionnent plus
Bonjour, Nous avions commandé deux licences SQL serveur 2019 Std Runtime 2022 lot EDS OEI 5 clt avec les cartons et tous les numéros de série encore disponibles, mais les serveurs sur lesquels ces licences ont été activées sont depuis quelques jours…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
688 questions
asked 2026-04-14T16:11:53.8566667+00:00
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Nawal TAHIRI
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commented 2026-04-16T09:40:37.82+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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SQL Server 2025 Benchmarking with Vector Database
Hello folks, I’m looking for guidance on how to benchmark SQL Server 2025 with vector database workloads. Specifically, I’m interested in the following: Is there a ready‑made database backup (for example, 10 million or 100 million vectors) that can be…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
688 questions
asked 2026-04-13T12:39:16.3266667+00:00
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anup bharti
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commented 2026-04-16T09:33:19.7766667+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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problem sql install on lenova laptop ThinkBook 16 G8 IAL - Type 21SK
SQL Server 2022 Express fails to start with EXCEPTION_STACK_OVERFLOW (c00000fd) on Lenovo ThinkPad 21SK, Windows 11 Pro Build 26200. HVCI/VBS is enabled and cannot be disabled. Error 1067 in services. CodeIntegrityPolicyEnforcementStatus = 2
SQL Server | Other
14,723 questions
asked 2026-04-11T14:20:54.1533333+00:00
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Elvir Pestalic
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commented 2026-04-16T09:25:30.2566667+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
688 questions
asked 2026-04-02T20:49:47.2166667+00:00
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Miller, Madisyn
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commented 2026-04-16T09:06:59.6233333+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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What is the proper syntax
Hi, According to the documentation at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/t-sql/statements/create-table-transact-sql?view=sql-server-ver17, I can use the following syntax: ALTER TABLE [draft].[dbo].[temp2] ADD PRIMARY KEY(id) WITH( FILLFACTOR = 20 |…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
688 questions
asked 2026-03-27T22:37:37.0366667+00:00
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Igor Korot
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commented 2026-04-16T08:53:43.2466667+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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I am facing issue while installing Sql Server 2025 Express to my laptop Asus TUF Gaming laptop
To:Microsoft SQL Server Support Dear Microsoft SQL Server Support Team, I am experiencing installation issues with SQL Server 2025 Express Edition on my ASUS TUF Gaming A15 laptop running Windows 10 Home Single Language. During setup, the installation…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
688 questions
asked 2026-03-15T14:24:39.82+00:00
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sanjay MN
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commented 2026-04-16T07:28:11.97+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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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 2026-04-16T07:23:54.5466667+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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Get Data With Power BI - unable to get data from SQL Server
in taking course via learn.microsoft.com - get data with power bi, I receive (for 2 days now) msg - Unable to Connect. "Microsoft SQL: A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server…
SQL Server | Other
14,723 questions
asked 2026-02-28T15:53:48.6066667+00:00
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KF-3028
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commented 2026-04-16T07:05:50.86+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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Cannot install SQL Server 2025 Express with WinGet
Running the following script code: winget install --id Microsoft.SQLServer.2025.Express -s winget Echos the following message: Microsoft (R) SQL Server Installer Copyright (c) 2025 Microsoft. All rights reserved. Operation finished with result:…
SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
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asked 2026-02-26T08:21:03.1133333+00:00
PtJade Ceramic
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commented 2026-04-16T06:58:29.1933333+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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How deploy copilot using Vscode when running PowerBI backend?
I'm hosting a 2022 SQL Server Adminstrator on an Office instance of m365, but the boot screen doesn't allow for adminstrator privelege access for the powerbi backend. How to fix?
SQL Server | Other
14,723 questions
asked 2026-02-25T22:25:54.2266667+00:00
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Garrett Settles
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commented 2026-04-16T06:57:00.2+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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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…
SQL Server | Other
14,723 questions
asked 2026-02-25T22:10:45.2+00:00
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Ammo Parmar
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commented 2026-04-16T06:54:55.81+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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Unable to connect to SQL Server for Learning Labs
It has happened in several labs (Get data in Power BI and Prepare data for analysis in Power BI). I've tried clearing cookies/cache but still just get error messages. DataSource.Error: Microsoft SQL: A network-related or instance-specific error occurred…
SQL Server | Other
14,723 questions
asked 2026-02-25T21:18:47.5066667+00:00
Ammo Parmar
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commented 2026-04-16T06:27:06.1766667+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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SQL Server Database Best practice for Power BI Report Server
Hi Expert, What is the best practice SQL Server Database design for Power BI Report Server? great thanks.. Warm regrds, UrBel
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.
3,154 questions
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cannot open or create sql agent alerts
When I try opening an existing alert in SSMS (SQL Agent - Alerts) or create a new alert, I receive the following error: The Show details button contains the following: =================================== Cannot show requested…
SQL Server | Other
14,723 questions
asked 2026-02-24T22:02:13.37+00:00
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Charles Burschtin
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commented 2026-04-16T06:24:14.0833333+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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How does one go about buying a SQL license?
I know this sounds like it should be simple, but it's not. The marketplace goes nowhere, call MS, they don't call back. I assume I need to find a licensed partner, but that is also no response. Can anybody point me to somebody that I can give money to…
SQL Server | Other
14,723 questions
asked 2026-02-24T15:24:35.8666667+00:00
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Jim
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commented 2026-04-16T06:21:45.7333333+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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