Linked Server Issue

  • May be something might have corrupted during ssms installation...

    Try to remove and resinstall SQL tools or re-apply service pack...

    MohammedU
    Microsoft SQL Server MVP

  • I don't think it's a(n) SSMS issue. I don't use the SSMS on the server, I use a copy installed on my workstation. But just for grins I did try it on the server, and have the same issue.

    The Redneck DBA

  • I think that you're missing something from your new Install or it lost the location of something.

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  • What would cause the linked servers to work just fine, but SSMS not be able to manage them? I can manage them with scripts fine also. Strange.

    The Redneck DBA

  • I have tried this before and found this resolved my issues.

    you can try this, but this doesnt guarantee a solution in your situation.

    What are your SQL Server Service account Running under, are they using localsystem, if yes change them to run under a Domain account or a Administrator Account (Trick). Also use Asmin(SA) Credentials to Login to Server and try again.

  • Service account is local admin on the server, and I log in with windows authentication, with my windows user being a sysadmin.

    The Redneck DBA

  • We rebooted that server last night for other reasons, and magically it is working fine now. I don't know why, but I'm not going to complain!

    Thanks

    The Redneck DBA

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