How to Create a SQL Server Linked Server to Oracle 26ai Free
Easily move data from SQL Server to Oracle 26ai Free with this step-by-step guide.
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Linked Servers
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Creating a Linked Server in Amazon RDS for SQL Server: A Step-by-Step Guide
Linked servers in Amazon RDS for SQL Server allow seamless connectivity to remote databases for distributed queries and data integration. In this article, I guide you through the step-by-step process of creating a linked server using SQL commands, from setting up authentication to testing the connection. Learn best practices, advanced configurations, and essential considerations, including why you can't use SSMS for linked server setup in RDS. This professional guide is tailored for experienced database administrators looking to optimize cross-server operations.
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Understanding SQL Server Linked Servers
In this tip we look at how to setup a Linked Server in SQL Server using SQL Server Management Studio.
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Perform Data Filtering in Oracle Link to SQL Server
Learn how to perform data filtering in Oracle Linux using a database link to SQL Server
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2017-02-16
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Changing Linked Server Properties
A quick guide on changing the linked server properties and settings.
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Setting up linked servers with an out-of-process OLEDB provider
There is an inprocess setting for linked servers. Have you ever used it? Gianluca Sartori gives a look at what the implications are for this.
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The String Distance I
In SQL Server 2025, what is returned by this code:
SELECT EDIT_DISTANCE('Steve', 'Stan')
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