How to setup a linked server to Access 2000 database?
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25-09-2019 - |
Question
I am using SQL 2005 Server Express.
How can I setup a linked server to an MS Access 2000 database?
Solution
Take a look at sp_addlinkedserver in Books Online.
EXEC sp_addlinkedserver
@server = 'linked server name',
@srvproduct = 'Access',
@provider = 'Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0',
@datasrc = 'C:\path\file.MDB';
You may also need to use sp_addlinkedsrvlogin to associate a user/login with the linked server. Also, if you are using Access 2007, you may need to use an alternate provider:
@provider = 'Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0',
And finally, if you are on a 64-bit operating system, you may run into issues.
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