Linked server not pointing to right server!

  • Hi

    I was trying to create a linked server on ServerA. This linked server is supposed to get data from ServerB.

    So I tried to create a linked server with Name XYZ assuming that XYZ will point to ServerB. But when I checked IP, I found that it is actually pointing to ServerC.

    I went on ServerC and checked if any alias is created with name XYZ. it was not. I also checked host file entries of serverC to make sure if any entry there is pointing XYZ to IP of ServerC.But it was also not there.

    My question is : what are the other places I should check to see what makes XYZ point to IP of serverC instead of serverB?

    Thanks

    Online Trainer For SQL DBA and Developer @RedBushTechnologies with 18 yrs exp.

  • Can you detail the exact steps you are taking and the options you are using to create the linked server?

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  • I got it resolved. Looks like it has to do with the Local Loging I was giving while creating the linked server. I used an administrator id there and it worked.

    Thanks for your time....

    Online Trainer For SQL DBA and Developer @RedBushTechnologies with 18 yrs exp.

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