I have two servers running SQL Server 2012. SERVER A has a named instance, SERVER B has only the default instance.
SERVER A is running SQL Server 11.0.3156
SERVER B is running SQL Server 11.0.5343
Both are on the same subnet. I'm attempting to add SERVER B as a linked server on SERVER A, using the add linked server wizard.
I've tried using both the FQDN and IP address as the linked server ID. Server type is SQL Server. Under security, I have no login mappings defined; all connections should "Be made using this security context:". The username is sa, and password is the sa password.
When I attempt to save the server, I get the error:
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TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio ------------------------------ The linked server has been created but failed a connection test. Do you want to keep the linked server?...