I have to post this.

I literally just read my own post and it resolved the same problem.

I'm updating the error message just because it might help me again, or someone...

I didn't know that VSS was still used. The Server builds that have been done lately have that service disabled. It doesn't really serve much of a purpose.

Glad someone suggested...

Just curious if you looking in Windows Explorer and if you are showing "hidden objects"? You'll find that in the View menu.

I'm thinking there is something else...

UPDATE: I was able to figure out the problem.

I set up a lot of Publications. So much so that I often recycle scripting. Typically I edit the file and save...

Giving this one a bump.

Using a Linked Server is the last option that I want to employ for a variety of reasons. Likewise, we could copy the source database to...

There is quite a bit to unpack here.

Based on your scenario, with everyone already working remotely and wanting to add access to mobile devices and tablets chances are very good...

Yeah. This is like the types of headers used in the giant "green-bar" printers that they still run in some hospitals.

It likely is more trouble than what it...

Hello Lynn and Drew,
You have both asked a fair question.
The query will need to be run on multiple Servers and the query checks a password hashed value against the "master"...

Hi Guus,

This is a challenge to be sure. Not knowing the architecture of your system I have a few questions.

1) How much active data do you...

1) You're really not gaining much by putting a SQL Server of this size on a VM. Since you've got the hardware and you're already dedicating the Hosts to the...

I feel like I need to change my handle to "yet another Jeff." 😀

jellybean, what options are you selecting in your Trace? I generally use a blank template...

Grant, you are right.

I have worked with people who are in over their heads all during my career. And, as you so eloquently stated, I was, and...

I know that this thread is really old, but I'm going to post this here because I found this form in my search and if I can help someone else...