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MDS Excel Add-in: Data Loading Beyond Table Range in Specific Entity
Description: We are experiencing an issue with the MDS Add-in for Excel where data from a specific entity is not loading correctly for one of our users. Environment: SQL Server 2016 with Master Data Services MDS Add-in for Excel Entity contains…
SQL Server | Other
asked 2025-11-12T13:00:18.21+00:00
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Ronald Kraijesteijn
5
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answered 2025-11-13T04:12:18.16+00:00
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Akhil Gajavelly
720
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Licensing Query: Downgrade Rights clarity on Active SQL Server Subscription purchased via CSP
Hi, I have been trying to get something official reference that explicitly confirms the Downgrade Rights for CSP Subscriptions, specifically as an example: Active subscription purchased via CSP for 'SQL Server Standard 2022 - 2 core license pack - 1…
SQL Server | Other
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asked 2025-11-12T22:38:13.79+00:00
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Prakash Gurung
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answered 2025-11-12T22:46:51.3766667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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Unable to install SQL Server 2022 Express Edition Exit code (Decimal): -2068052377
Unable to install SQL Server (setup.exe) The error details are: Exit code (Decimal): -2068052377 Error description: Invalid command line argument.
SQL Server | Other
14,587 questions
asked 2025-11-12T05:52:14.49+00:00
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NirmitiRane-4855
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answered 2025-11-12T22:00:55.5566667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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new computer; SQL Server 2022 Express Edition error
Unable to install SQL Server (setup.exe) Exit code (Decimal): 2061893606Error description: Wait on the Database Engine recovery handle failed.
SQL Server | Other
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asked 2025-11-12T18:19:41.21+00:00
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Billy Carmack
0
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answered 2025-11-12T21:49:38.4666667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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LocalDB log file missing after idle
I have a SQL Server 2019 Developer Edition database backed up to a .bak file and restored into LocalDB. The restore succeeds, and the database works fine until LocalDB auto-shuts down. When it restarts, I get: "The logical database file…
SQL Server | Other
14,587 questions
asked 2025-11-10T19:08:21.2533333+00:00
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TryCatchThis
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commented 2025-11-12T21:46:30.9066667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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How to change path from c:\Users\XYZ\AppData\Local\...\LocalDB\ to other drive
Hello, due low disk space is required to change storage files (mdf, ldf and log) from yet working directory (e.g. c:\Users\XYZ\AppData\Local...\LocalDB) to other larger disk (e.g. D:\Temp\Local...\LocalDB\ How to do it on working system (SQL can be…
SQL Server | Other
14,587 questions
asked 2025-11-11T16:58:01.7766667+00:00
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Salka, Milan
41
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accepted 2025-11-12T17:09:47.0533333+00:00
Salka, Milan
41
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Key Vault Access for DB Encryption
Was trying to perform encryption in Always Encrypted for Azure SQL DB in SSMS but it failed during the generation of new column master key: Which Principal should I grant the key vault access to?
SQL Server | Other
14,587 questions
asked 2025-11-12T03:28:44.66+00:00
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Chun Hanssen
110
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commented 2025-11-12T08:16:05.1466667+00:00
Chun Hanssen
110
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Host Restarts in Azure Function Triggered by EventHub, Causing Data Loss
Hello, I'm currently working with a ~v4 Azure Function running on Linux, implemented in python 3.9 (using v2 programming model), which is triggered by EventHub. The function processes incoming payloads, performs transformations, and writes the data into…
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SQL Server | Other
14,587 questions
asked 2024-09-11T09:51:55.3466667+00:00
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Jusuf Ramic
5
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edited a comment 2025-11-11T15:17:43.7433333+00:00
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Roeland Wulffraat
0
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How do I know what SQL version I have?
I am completing a Cyber questionnair for procurment with a client who is looking to use our SaaS product. A question is "What SQL" version do we use. How do i find out?
SQL Server | Other
14,587 questions
asked 2025-08-10T22:47:22.82+00:00
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Angie Montgomery
0
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edited a comment 2025-11-11T10:17:31.31+00:00
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K Durga Prasanna
15
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How to resolve issue of custom Audit log table containing incorrect data?
We have created a parent table, child table & Audit log table in SQL Server database. For one parent record, there are multiple child records. When a child record in updated, a Stored Procedure is called in which a few fields of all the child records…
SQL Server | Other
14,587 questions
asked 2025-08-28T09:25:17.3166667+00:00
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John
0
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answered 2025-11-11T10:15:28.4433333+00:00
K Durga Prasanna
15
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how to fix decimal code in sql
how to fix decimal error in sql 2022 its error code is 606
SQL Server | Other
14,587 questions
asked 2025-08-02T18:32:26.75+00:00
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Akula Rahul
0
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commented 2025-11-11T06:05:38.0566667+00:00
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Venkata Ramanamma Uppu (Quadrant Technologies LLC)
0
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I am currently working with SQL Server 2019 Standard Trial 180 days version
I have the product key of the SQL Server Standard 2019 full version. How can I install this new product key and not be on the trial version?
SQL Server | Other
14,587 questions
asked 2025-11-10T17:28:56.81+00:00
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Alan Carihua
0
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answered 2025-11-10T20:48:36.69+00:00
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Bruce (SqlWork.com)
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I am unable to install ms sql server in windows 11 : invalid command line argument. consult the windows SDK for detailed command line help
: invalid command line argument. consult the windows SDK for detailed command line help exit code is in the ss . i check the sectore it is as per the pervious thread and its as per the requirment yet when i install it keeps on giving me this.
SQL Server | Other
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asked 2025-11-04T08:58:43.8833333+00:00
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nabin sademba
0
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commented 2025-11-10T16:23:32.1966667+00:00
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Lakshmi Narayana Garikapati
635
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
SQL Server Transactional Replication and Secure FTP
Hello, We are planning to use Transactional Replication feature with setup of remote Pull Subscription. Currently we have Secure FTP server configured and up and running (Port 22). Question is - Is it possible to use Secure FTP with Replication to…
SQL Server | Other
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SSMS failed to install
Hi, Anyone who has knowledge on install the SSMS for me? I have attempted to fix this on technical support from Microsoft and consulted to them it wouldn't install at all. Any Idea how to fix this?
SQL Server | Other
14,587 questions
asked 2025-11-05T10:12:36.1466667+00:00
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sanjay kumar
0
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commented 2025-11-10T12:28:40.19+00:00
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Anjan Kumar Chippa (Quadrant Resource LLC)
0
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2 answers
How to setup ODBC Connection with Kerberos?
Hello, I'm trying to setup a ODBC connection from Windows Server to Hive data sources. The data sources itself uses a Kerberos for authentication, so it is required kinit or keytab. When i tried to setup the ODBC i always get a error like…
SQL Server | Other
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asked 2025-08-18T03:26:18.9166667+00:00
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Obi Doe
0
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commented 2025-11-10T11:31:19.61+00:00
Lakshmi Narayana Garikapati
635
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
"Unable to locate package msodbcsql17" when installing on python:3.13 image in Docker
Until a pair of days ago, I had a Dockerfile with these instructions, that allowed me to install msodbcsql17, to be able to connect my project to a MSSQL Database, but for some reason, since 2 days ago it started failing, and we didn't change…
SQL Server | Other
14,587 questions
asked 2025-08-14T14:35:29.52+00:00
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Efraín Cárdenas
10
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commented 2025-11-10T10:03:12.6333333+00:00
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Dinesh Yadlapalli
0
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
Change SQL database 32bit to 64bit
I have a program with a SQL database in 2014 express 32bit. The program that uses it doesn’t have an option to make a new database and the installer is tied to a 32bit SQL installer. I'm assuming there's no 2016 or higher 32bit?the program in question is…
SQL Server | Other
14,587 questions
asked 2025-11-01T19:31:11.73+00:00
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Susan Dodds
361
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commented 2025-11-10T05:31:36.1766667+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
720
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Clarification on SQL Server 2017 licensing terms (Response via support form only)
Dear Microsoft Support Team, I would like to ask for clarification regarding the licensing terms for Microsoft SQL Server 2017, which we use internally for system operations and data analysis. Specifically, I would like to confirm the following…
SQL Server | Other
14,587 questions
asked 2025-11-10T05:12:05.9333333+00:00
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加藤 亜紀子
20
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answered 2025-11-10T05:12:24.87+00:00
Q&A Assist
2 answers
Does SQL Express Advanced include SQL Agent
Does SQL Express include SQL Agent? Does SQL Express Advanced include SQL Agent
SQL Server | Other
14,587 questions
asked 2025-11-08T20:02:14.6633333+00:00
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Jim Evans - DBA
0
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answered 2025-11-08T20:07:10.33+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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