Microsoft confirmed Windows updates since Oct 13 leave SQL Server linked server connections open to Oracle and PostgreSQL.

One of the most common problems when running SQL Servers is slow queries. The help desk or database team usually hears that described as the application is slow or ...

SQL Server backups cannot be restored to older versions directly. Use Export and Import Data-Tier Application for cross-version database migration. Reconfigure permissions, logins, and connection ...

The problem is that after the October 13 (KB5126646) update, connections created by SQL Server linked server queries might remain open. According to Microsoft, "As additional queries are performed, ...

Microsoft confirms recent Windows updates cause SQL Server performance and stability issues. An emergency fix is coming.