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Still fine or not to setup SQL express 2012 on Win server 2025

Hi, Is it still fine to setup SQL server express 2012 on Win server 2025, due to the issue below?

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-04-23T02:16:35.7433333+00:00
Scott Huang 3,366 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T02:16:46.64+00:00
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Access to a resource

Can anyone help me please. I'm trying to get an employee access to the street sheet page but can't find the proper access ticket to enter in Cherwell. Here is the link page…

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.

3,155 questions
asked 2026-04-22T15:39:18.4466667+00:00
Frost, Roderic 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-22T21:05:38.7366667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 133.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Alternative to UNION

I have a UNION Query that is combining information from a History Table and the current Master Table. We are talking about a few million rows here. The problem is the amount of [tempdb] space it is allocating and using for the UNION. So we thought if we…

SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
asked 2026-04-22T20:14:11.0866667+00:00
Bobby P 271 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-22T21:01:21.75+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 133.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Android .NET6 Microsoft.Data.SQLClient, error during the connection to SQL Server 2019

I use the new stack of development Android C# (not Xamarin). I have SQL Server 2019 and Visual Studio 2022. During the connection to the server with ADO.NET (Microsoft.Data.SQLClient) I have this error : A connection was succesfully established…

Developer technologies | .NET | .NET MAUI
SQL Server | Other
asked 2022-11-10T20:15:30.593+00:00
Keven Thériault 1 Reputation point
recommended 2026-04-22T20:29:54.75+00:00
JuliaMarvin 18,895 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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How do I fix SQL Select Query?

image0.jpeg SSMS 22 generated select top 1000 rows produces an error as shown in the attached image. How do I fix this?

SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
asked 2026-04-22T17:04:30.7466667+00:00
SuperCoder 336 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-22T19:19:23.0466667+00:00
SuperCoder 336 Reputation points
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The SQL server 2019 installation failed in Windows Server 2025.

The SQL server 2019 installation failed in Windows Server 2025. From the logs, we understood that, installation fails because Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA) 2017 - a dependency of the Integration Services (SSIS) feature - crashes…

SQL Server Integration Services
SQL Server Integration Services

A Microsoft platform for building enterprise-level data integration and data transformations solutions.

2,786 questions
asked 2026-04-22T07:15:56.7+00:00
Siji, Merlin 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-04-22T10:56:15.96+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly 1,810 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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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

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-04-03T12:35:31.98+00:00
Michael39 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-04-22T09:33:46.18+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly 1,810 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Currently, I can not download SQL server last update in Mircosoft website

this link https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=108590 it show We're sorry, this download is no longer available. Perhaps one of the following links will help you find what you need.

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-04-03T05:42:47.4166667+00:00
commented 2026-04-22T09:02:31.1833333+00:00
Lakshmi Narayana Garikapati 1,300 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

The installation program encountered an error: The given keyword is not in the dictionary

SQL Server The installation program encountered an error: The given keyword is not in the dictionary

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.

3,155 questions
asked 2026-04-03T08:15:47.7666667+00:00
佳骏 白 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-22T08:28:20.5833333+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly 1,810 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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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
asked 2026-04-02T20:49:47.2166667+00:00
Miller, Madisyn 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-22T08:26:14.31+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly 1,810 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

SQL “untrusted domain” error over VPN for one device only (Windows Auth)

I’m looking for some advice on an issue affecting a single user/device when connecting to SQL Server over VPN. The user receives the following error when launching an application that connects to SQL Server using Windows Authentication: “Login failed.…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-04-21T15:43:08.6733333+00:00
Lee Barnes 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-22T07:45:16.9466667+00:00
Carl Walker 0 Reputation points
2 answers

POC: Best approach to automate DB Query Stress Testing in CI/CD Pipeline for .NET Core + SQL Server + AKS?

Hi Community, We are planning a POC to automate database query stress and load testing integrated into our CI/CD workflow. Looking for guidance on tools, patterns, and real-world experience. Our Tech Stack: Backend: .NET / .NET Core Web API …

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-04-17T16:07:06.1566667+00:00
Sikdar, Sameer 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-22T05:30:06.9+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly 1,810 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Best Practices Assessment for Azure-Arc SQL Server

Hi Team, We need to enable Best Practices Assessment (BPA) feature for azure arc enabled SQL servers in 2 subscriptions. What access at what scope is required for enabling this. I have contributor role at subscription level for one and could select the…

Azure Arc
Azure Arc

A Microsoft cloud service that enables deployment of Azure services across hybrid and multicloud environments.

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SQL Server | Other
asked 2024-06-14T14:27:48.46+00:00
SujinaSJ-1789 271 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-21T13:02:07.9666667+00:00
Amira Bedhiafi 41,376 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Reporting Services failing over

We are encountering the following error when browsing to the SSRS web portal: "The service is not available. The report server isn’t configured properly. Contact your system administrator to resolve the issue. System administrators: The report…

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.

3,155 questions
asked 2026-01-13T12:14:34.3033333+00:00
Mohammad Sultan: H&F 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-21T12:11:30.82+00:00
Rob Vermeer 0 Reputation points
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The SQL Server 2022 Express installer stops with: Exit code (decimal): -2067346649 Error mentions: “SQL Server Browser configuration for feature ‘SQL_Browser_Redist_SqlBrowser_Cpu32’ … cancelled by user after a previous installation failure”

The log file is attached here. I have been debugging this issue, and all of my tries to cleanly uninstall corrupted sql server files have been unsuccessful. I need fix quickly. Summary_Uwaim_20260216_063350.txt

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-02-16T01:49:58.82+00:00
Yar Muhammad Awaim 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-04-21T11:57:31.14+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

MSSQL 2014 to MSSQL 2022 rolling upgrade is possible using always on

MSSQL 2014 to MSSQL 2022 rolling upgrade is possible using always on

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 2026-02-18T01:37:19.2933333+00:00
Talha Shaikh 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-04-21T12:03:00.2766667+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

optmization tecniques.

Wants to check query optimization tecniques.please guide SELECT FileName, FileDate FROM BROK.BROK_Staging ORDER BY FileDate DESC Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/44686160893216?p=iDBacftSUDKBlVGWuf

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.

3,155 questions
asked 2026-02-18T09:58:35.11+00:00
Syntek S 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-04-21T12:03:26.4566667+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

SQL Server 2019 Master Data Services Excel Add-in issue on new server

Hi All, We are migrating our SQL Server 2019 Master Data Services (MDS) installation running on Windows Server 2019 to a new installation on Windows Server 2019. We have migrating only databases on new server With Edge it's ok but with MDS Excel…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-04-01T15:08:17.6666667+00:00
Reinero Joel 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-22T04:21:38.3966667+00:00
Lakshmi Narayana Garikapati 1,300 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

SQL Server 2025 - DTExec.exe.config file included assembly dependancies range for Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.dll

We observed that DTExec.exe.config (SQL Server 2025 SSIS runtime) contains an assemblyBinding bindingRedirect entry for Microsoft.Data.SqlClient with oldVersion="0.0.0.0-5.0.0.0" redirecting to newVersion="5.0.0.0". We integrate…

SQL Server Integration Services
SQL Server Integration Services

A Microsoft platform for building enterprise-level data integration and data transformations solutions.

2,786 questions
asked 2026-04-20T14:28:11.3366667+00:00
Abhishek Modi (amodi) 20 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-04-21T20:48:20.46+00:00
Bruce (SqlWork.com) 83,816 Reputation points
1 answer

Oracle source and destination missing in visual studio 2022 after installing Microsoft Connector for Oracle v1.2/1.3

We are running SSIS packages originally developed for SQL Server 2016 on servers that have been upgraded to SQL Server 2022 (both OS and database engine). The packages use the Attunity Oracle connectors. After the upgrade we attempted to open the…

SQL Server Integration Services
SQL Server Integration Services

A Microsoft platform for building enterprise-level data integration and data transformations solutions.

2,786 questions
asked 2026-04-20T20:13:59.91+00:00
vamsi krishna 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-04-21T14:21:53.97+00:00
vamsi krishna 0 Reputation points