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Login /reset the SQL server/Database credentials

Hi Team, We have a SQL Server on Prem that collects the Machine data (Industrial/Manufacturing) on a daily basis. Unfortunately, we lost the credentials to login to the SQL server. We only have the IP address, SQL server Name and Database Name. We are…

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asked 2026-01-20T13:48:41.18+00:00
Nalini Bhavaraju 110 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-20T21:32:47.2466667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 131.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error During In-Place Upgrade from SQL Server 2016 to SQL Server 2019

I am attempting an In-Place upgrade from SQL Server 2016 (13.0.5201.2) to SQL Server 2019 RTM. I have uninstalled Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client & Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Native Client. I also uninstalled SSMS 17.9 and no other SSMS is…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2021-04-26T19:55:28.257+00:00
DBAMonkee 96 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-20T13:58:12.0033333+00:00
Krisztián Major 6 Reputation points
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i forgot my password i set for microsoft sql and even name . so can i make new id again

Forgot my Password And and entry name With which I logined so can I reset Or how can I make New ID If I don't know anything about the old account..

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-01-02T09:36:33.4733333+00:00
ROOPREET GUPTA 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-20T10:23:31.12+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly 1,125 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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creating a new table on the sql server 2025 application gives me error

am using the ssms version 20.2.37 and SQL SERVER 2025.....creating a new table on the application gives me error TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio This backend version is not supported to design database diagrams or tables. (MS Visual…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-01-17T19:08:51.06+00:00
mohmaed ahmed mohamed rahmo 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-01-20T10:17:11.5633333+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly 1,125 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

The ORDER BY clause is invalid in views...

An error occurred while running the tsql statement. The ORDER BY clause is invalid in views, inline functions, derived tables, subqueries, and common table expressions, unless TOP or FOR XML is also specified. How can I fix this error? Could someone…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2023-10-04T07:42:54.26+00:00
ajks 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-01-20T07:02:54.1+00:00
Tripathi, Sanjeev Kumar 0 Reputation points
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Requirements for SQL connection testing

『In the SQL connection test, Windows authentication can connect, but SQL Server authentication cannot connect』

SQL Server | Other
asked 2025-09-29T09:15:10.82+00:00
k ogawa 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-01-19T18:01:55.1766667+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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download sql 2022 media

where can i download the media for sql2022? Thank You, Brian

SQL Server | Other
asked 2025-11-21T19:15:30.2366667+00:00
Brian Coder 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-01-19T18:01:17.4733333+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I need to download SQQL 2025 standard and enterprise

Where can I get our SQL 2025 media to start installing

SQL Server | Other
asked 2025-11-25T21:10:33.0466667+00:00
Poupart, Christian 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-01-19T17:56:18.01+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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SQL Server licensing with SA for Distributed Availability Group

I need help in understanding how many licenses I need specific to Distributed Availability Group solution below with Software Assurance benefits and purchased licenses. Region A: 3 Replicas with 2 read-write and 1 HA replica Region B: 3 Replicas with 2…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2025-12-11T19:27:28.0333333+00:00
VYAGHRESWARUDU KOTTURI 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-01-19T17:53:35.1733333+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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SSMS 20.2 Import Wizard Throwing Error at Server End

I was trying to use the import wizard in SSMS and found that the destination servers was throwing the above error. The error that the server administrator has sent me is: "The EXECUTE permission was denied on the object…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2025-12-10T14:34:02.6566667+00:00
Richard Williams 15 Reputation points
recommended 2026-01-19T17:29:53.3033333+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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When will SQL Server Standard Core 2025 be released in Japan?

When will SQL Server Standard Core 2025 be released in Japan?

SQL Server | Other
asked 2025-12-15T02:03:24.6533333+00:00
04577404 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-01-19T12:34:57.92+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Change all my entries in registered servers to add a new domain name

MY registered servers are hostname\instanceName. But now I need to change them to hostname.domainName.com\instanceName, to connect. Any way I can make a mass change to my registered servers? Or export them , edit the xml file and import them…

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asked 2025-11-07T18:16:02.02+00:00
McCarthy, Michael 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-01-19T12:24:41.6766667+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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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.

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asked 2025-11-04T08:58:43.8833333+00:00
nabin sademba 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-01-19T12:23:58.1066667+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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SQL standard server licensing question

Greetings, We are looking to set up a cost effective VM with MSSQL for a project with 2 concurrent users. This is hosted in a research cloud so we are confused about what license can be used. The research cloud is not listed under microsoft's authorised…

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asked 2025-10-24T03:07:28.9566667+00:00
Sean Lo 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-01-19T12:20:29.8566667+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I am taking a course for SQL through Coursera and it is requiring me to download Microsoft SQL Server 2022 and that is not available on the website

my Class is requiring SQL Server 2022 to be used during my class and I am only able to find 2025. Where can I locate it?

SQL Server | Other
asked 2025-11-25T14:15:18.9633333+00:00
Kathie D. Dew 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-01-19T12:20:06.5766667+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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we have a 2-node SQL Server Failover Cluster Instance (FCI) on Dell R940 power edge model and we want to add new 3rd node for Always On / DR, but windows and SQL version is the same as existing servers but new hardware will be different

we have a 2-node SQL Server Failover Cluster Instance (FCI) on Dell R940 power edge model and we want to add new 3rd node for Always On / DR, but windows and SQL version is the same as existing servers but new hardware will be different , is it still…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-01-12T07:09:39.6033333+00:00
Sampath Challagonda 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-19T11:32:57.5+00:00
Shruti Dhruv 640 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
11 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microsoft SQL Server Studio - Dark Mode

Is there any official method to use Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Studio with Dark Mode?

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asked 2023-12-19T13:11:52.4966667+00:00
Kıvanç ÖZDEMİR 135 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-19T10:47:38.16+00:00
Roy V 0 Reputation points
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Running into a setup error while upgrading SQL Server 2025

I am trying to upgrade a SQL Server 2022 Standard Instance in a Failover Cluster setup to 2025. In order to get it to fully get past the issue with unable to install with Data Quality services installed, I am running it from the command line with the…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-01-14T19:03:40.51+00:00
Andre' Hazelwood 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-19T10:15:26+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly 1,125 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Unable to import data using MS OLE DB Provider for SQL Server

Using SSMS version 21, I am unable to import data from Excel to SQL server using the MS OLE DB Provider for SQL Server. It all goes fine to the point where you have to select Source Tables and Views. At this point it shows each worksheet three times in…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2025-11-05T15:43:11.6866667+00:00
John Williams 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-19T09:27:55.0733333+00:00
Lakshmi Narayana Garikapati 670 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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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
asked 2025-11-12T22:38:13.79+00:00
Prakash Gurung 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-19T09:09:59.8466667+00:00
Lakshmi Narayana Garikapati 670 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator