Hello,
On a SQL2012 64 Bits installed over Windows Server 2012 64 bits, I am trying to add a linked SQL2000 SP4 32 Bits server .
I found an article that recommended to install SQL Server Native Client 10.0, so I did it, but I could only install the 64 bit version.
I created an ODBC Data Source using "SQLNCLI 10" and the Tests Run Successfully.
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Microsoft SQL Server Native Client Version 10.50.1600
Running connectivity tests...
Attempting connection
Connection established
Verifying option settings
Disconnecting from server
TESTS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY!
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My question is if it is possible to Add a Linked Server through these two Database Engines (SQL2012 64bits toSQL2000 SP4 32bits).
The error I keep getting is Error 7302:
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Cannot create an instance of OLE DB provider "SQLNCLI10" for linked server "SQLCONTAB1"
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If some one can help me, please!!
Thank you