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SSAS Issue on Cube refresh gives "Subscription identifier is invalid"

Hello, Could you please help us on issue below: When we process cubes by SSIS batch, we occasionally bump into the below error: "The Subscription identifier is invalid; it must be unique when subscribing and the identifier of a registered…

SQL Server Analysis Services
SQL Server Analysis Services

A Microsoft online analytical data engine used in decision support and business analytics, providing the analytical data for business reports and client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services reports, and other data visualization tools.

1,371 questions
asked 2026-04-09T13:45:38.3033333+00:00
MICHAEL DIJKMAN 0 Reputation points
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SSRS server not available 503 error

Hi Team, I have configured SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrated it with MS SQL Server. The setup was working fine for the past few months; however, currently, we are facing an issue while accessing the report server. Error Details: HTTP…

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.

3,156 questions
asked 2026-04-08T14:20:02.13+00:00
Farheen Qureshi 0 Reputation points
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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
recommended 2026-04-28T16:20:32.86+00:00
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sql server crashes when restoring a DB

We recently installed sql server 2025 on a linux machine. While trying to restore a DB previously taken from a sql server 2016 system, the new sql server 2025 always crashes.

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-03-04T20:00:51.7633333+00:00
Domouchtsis, Petros 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-04-28T16:19:33.3466667+00:00
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2 answers
asked 2026-03-01T13:22:19.06+00:00
波 蔡陈 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-04-28T16:18:35.1133333+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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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
asked 2026-02-24T22:02:13.37+00:00
Charles Burschtin 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-04-28T16:17:57.9966667+00:00
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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
asked 2026-02-24T15:24:35.8666667+00:00
Jim 386 Reputation points
recommended 2026-04-28T16:17:45.6666667+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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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
Urbel 585 Reputation points
recommended 2026-04-28T16:17:09.1766667+00:00
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Install Component Package on Visual Studio Installer 22

Hi expert, I need install SSMS 22 by offline with input this command vs_SSMS.exe --layout C:\SSMS_Layout --all.. but this command install ALL PACKAGES Component I only need component package of Management Studio 22 anyone know the Packages Component…

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 2026-02-23T06:09:43.0066667+00:00
Urbel 585 Reputation points
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Latest security update has caused SS debugger to fail... 2008 r2 windows 10 - Windows Firewall

Getting: The WIndows Firewall on this machine is currently blocking remote debugging. RD requires... TCP Port 135... UDP 4500/ 500 be unblocked. Can't Cancel, Unlock for local or Unlock for Computer. Trying to "Debug>Start Debugging".

SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
asked 2025-07-12T01:50:50.6933333+00:00
M Douglas Martin 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-04-28T16:15:35.55+00:00
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Release date of MSODBC for Ubuntu 26.04?

When will the Microsoft ODBC driver for SQL Server be released for Ubuntu 26.04? Official documentation on the Installation. The repository already exists and it is possible to perform the following steps. curl -sSL -O…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-04-28T14:32:38.94+00:00
Robbe Van der Gucht 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-28T15:59:59.8+00:00
Robbe Van der Gucht 0 Reputation points
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Account Combiner looked like it worked but no $ amounts showing

User did account combiner but the dollar amounts are not showing. They did a Financial> Utilities> Reconcile> Year on just the open year, 2026, and this brought the amounts back. Do you think it is okay to do it on the Historical years? Any…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-04-28T14:09:46.6133333+00:00
Kelly 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-28T14:09:57.43+00:00
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SQL Server Developer Edition – Request for Formal Clarification on Usage Restrictions and Boundaries

We are requesting formal clarification at an organisational level regarding the licensing limitations and permitted use of SQL Server Developer Edition, to support corporate governance and audit compliance. To ensure correct interpretation and consistent…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-04-23T10:59:24.18+00:00
Mohammad Sultan: H&F 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-28T10:33:55.0866667+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly 1,820 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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SQL Agent job fails to run Restart-Service but works interactively

I have a SQL Agent job that runs a CmdExec step using a proxy account. The text of this step is: powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File D:\Scripts\RestartService.ps1 The content of this script is: Restart-Service -DisplayName "Some…

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-04-28T10:24:00.1766667+00:00
Peter Bishop 256 Reputation points
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How to activate SQL 2025 license on SQL2022

Hello i bought "SQL Server 2025 Standart sürümü Kalıcı 1 Sunucu Lisansı ve CAL 10".Before i bought this license, i talked with two microsoft sale representative. They confirm that i can use this SQL 2025 license on SQL 2022. But when i try to…

SQL Server | Other
asked 2026-04-28T08:19:07.6033333+00:00
Batuhan Demirkiran 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-28T08:19:30.5466667+00:00
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SQL Express 2025 - database size limit

Hi, I’ve installed SQL Server Express 2025 on a Windows Server 2019 Standard machine. I created a new instance and restored a database that was previously running on SQL Server Express 2019. The database size is currently close to 10 GB, and I only have…

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-04-23T11:54:27.3833333+00:00
Mateusz Wantoch-Rekowski 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-28T07:17:04.96+00:00
Mateusz Wantoch-Rekowski 0 Reputation points
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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 3,406 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-28T07:05:24.83+00:00
Scott Huang 3,406 Reputation points
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BULK INSERT cannot access UNC path, error code 5 (Access is denied) using gMSA unless locally triggered

Running a stored procedure to bulk insert from a UNC path works locally via SSMS and via SQL agent job but if run remotely I receive Operating system error code 5 (access is denied). Please help as this workaround is not suitable for our…

SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
asked 2026-04-28T02:03:11.9766667+00:00
Michelle 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-28T06:25:14.03+00:00
Michelle 0 Reputation points
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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.

3,156 questions
asked 2026-04-22T15:39:18.4466667+00:00
Frost, Roderic 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-28T06:06:09.01+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly 1,820 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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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
commented 2026-04-28T06:05:59.6833333+00:00
Siji, Merlin 0 Reputation points