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doco
Yak Posting Veteran
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 Posted - 2008-06-25 : 17:55:35
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| I have created a SQL Server database using 2005 Express on local machine and I am want to query tables in another SQL Server database on a remote server using VPN tunnel. The local machine has access permissions to and through the VPN.I know I may access another db on the same server by using 'Database..table_name' format. What I would like to know is how to refer to a table on another server.Education is what you have after you've forgotten everything you learned in school |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Posted - 2008-06-25 : 17:57:57
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| 1. Create a linked server2. Use the four-part naming convention of the remote object: LinkedServerName.DatabaseName.ObjectOwner.ObjectNameTara KizerMicrosoft MVP for Windows Server System - SQL Serverhttp://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/Subscribe to my blog |
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doco
Yak Posting Veteran
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Posted - 2008-06-25 : 21:19:05
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Thanks - that did the trick. I also found this link as follow up to quote:
Create a linked server
:http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa560998.aspxFor further reference.Education is what you have after you've forgotten everything you learned in school |
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QUERY TABLES ON REMOTE SERVER