Connect to database on different environment

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How can I link two sql databases on a different environment. The one I have to login through vpn (Pulse) and the other one is on my network. I need this to update columns in the database that I connect to through vpn. Please help

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select * from idmsSMSOutBox, [10.100.10.12].[SybABCBotDist].[dbo].[idmsSMSOutBox]

Posted 12-Apr-17 22:25pm

Oggies14

Updated 19-Apr-17 3:24am

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ZurdoDev 13-Apr-17 7:17am

Create a linked server. google for sql linked servers.

Oggies14 13-Apr-17 7:28am

Will it connect through a vpn

ZurdoDev 13-Apr-17 7:47am

It connects over the network. So, you would have to connect via vpn but then sql doesn't care. It just has to be able to reach the ip.

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CHill60 · Answer 1 · 2017-04-19T03:23:00

As @RyanDev said, set up the database on the VPN as a Linked Server. There is an article on older versions here on CodeProject How to Config Linked Servers in a Minute[^] and another example here - Setting up a Linked Server for a Remote SQL Server Instance — DatabaseJournal.com[^]
You've tagged the question with MySQL as well, so you may find this useful Create a linked server to MySQL from SQL Server[^]

It seems you can already log on to the VPN but for the linked server you may need to use a group logon or similar - you will need to discuss this with your network people who manage the servers. Check with them that there are no firewalls blocking any ports you might need. SQL server linked servers don't really care how the servers are connected (LAN vs VPN vs Cloud) as long as they can be accessed.