add table to a linked server

  • Hi

    I have a linked server (linked to an oracle schema) and i want to add a table that exists in the oracle schema to the linked server.

    Does anyone know how?

    Thanks in advance

  • I don't think you need to do anything. If the table exists in the db and the linked server gives you access to the db you should be all set (assuming no permission is missing).

  • that is what i thought but the tables available in the sql server linked server are only a selection of the tables from the oracle schema

    maybe it is permissions

  • The first thing I'd test it to access ANY table or object on that linked server. That will tell you if there's a problem with connection or db access. From there on out it's just a matter of having the correct table name and making sure you have permissisons.

    One test (not permanent setup) is to use sa (whatever they call it in Oracle). That should grant you access to the table. If that fails you know you have another problem on your hands.

  • it was the permissions mate thanks

    in oracle i had to assign permissions to the user that was accessing the linked server for each of the tables that i needed

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