Troubleshooting problems with linked servers in SQL Server 2016 If you have problems with linked servers in SQL Server 2016, review this troubleshooting checklist to find potential solutions. 1. Install the latest SQL Server 2016 service pack. Because some SQL Server 2016 linked servers bugs were fixed in SQL Server service packs, you should install the latest SQL Server service...
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Some tips for using linked servers in SQL Server 2016
Some tips for using linked servers in SQL Server 2016 Try to avoid the ad hoc queries that use the OPENROWSET or the OPENDATASOURCE functions to access remote data. Create a linked server and perform a linked server’s query instead of using an ad hoc query with OPENROWSET or OPENDATASOURCE functions. Using the linked server’s queries to access remote data...
SQL Server 2012 Linked Servers Optimization Tips
SQL Server 2012 Linked Servers Optimization Tips Try to avoid the ad hoc queries that use the OPENROWSET or the OPENDATASOURCE functions to access remote data. Create a linked server and perform a linked server’s query instead of using an ad hoc query with OPENROWSET or OPENDATASOURCE functions. Using the linked server’s queries to access remote data is more efficient...
Troubleshooting problems with linked servers in SQL Server 2008 R2
Troubleshooting problems with linked servers in SQL Server 2008 R2 If you have problems with linked servers in SQL Server 2008 R2, review this troubleshooting checklist to find potential solutions. 1. Install the latest SQL Server 2008 R2 service pack. Because many SQL Server 2008 R2 linked server bugs were fixed in SQL Server service packs, you should install the...