Trying to test SQL connections from servers that don’t have any SQL tools on them can be a little … awkward. Well, here’s a great tip from Doug Rathbone – Testing connectivity to Microsoft SQL Server without any tools installed.
Too long? Create a .UDL file, and use its property window.
Genius, and simple.
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Reblogged this on Coresighted and commented:
Very simple, very smart, very good!