Since you MUST prefix with "NP:" that means you are using named pipes to connect. I've never done that before. I ALWAYS use TCP/IP to connect to my SQL instances...

I just wanted to add to ratbak's post recommending indexed views - these are less useful on SQL Standard. SQL Standard doesn't automatically use an index on a view, you...

Just to add to what Phil said, it is REALLY hard to guess what is wrong without knowing what the error is. BUT if I had to guess on the...

Another thought - are you running the backup with the UNC path and FQDN OR are you trying to backup to a drive letter?

Backup to a drive letter will likely...

Just to add, I believe you also need RPC OUT enabled on the linked server in order to execute stored procedures on a remote system as well.

Just wanted to add that SSIS lets you use code (scripting  in C# if I remember right), so if the functionality is missing in native SSIS, you can build your...

Thinking this MAY be working as designed. As per the documentation for the parameter StatisticsModificationLevel:

Specify a percentage of modified rows for when the statistics should be updated. Statistics will also...

If the execution plans are the same, then that is weird that performance is different with the AO on and off, especially with async enabled as AO should just push...

Another reason why you may be stuck at 2019 on server1 is supported OS. I know my SQL instances are stuck on older versions due to the OS version, but...

My opinion (like I stated above and like Ken implied) is that query hints are RARELY needed. There are use cases for them, and I do use "OPTIMIZE FOR" more...

My opinion - query hints are rarely best practice and often lead to other issues.

If I understand things right, you are taking out an exclusive lock on table 1 when...

If changing code is a no go, is adding code OK?

If so, you could set up a linked server from A to B and then set up a trigger on...

Quick google brought me this:

The master key is used to encrypt and decrypt sensitive data, such as credentials, that are stored in the database. If the master key is missing...

Linked server I think  is the only option, but personally, I'd refrain from doing something like this. My style is to keep my stored procedures contained to the system they...

SQL won't associate the view with the linked server. You will need to update the code to tell it to use the linked server. IF you break the single system...