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.

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.

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

Changing Passwords

Changing Linked Server Properties

A quick guide on changing the linked server properties and settings.

Ping Linked servers

This script will ping the linked server and see if there alive

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.