Does SQL Server have database links?

How do I view a database link in SQL Server?

You can use stored procedures and catalog views to manage linked server definitions: Create a linked server definition by running sp_addlinkedserver . View information about the linked servers defined in a specific instance of SQL Server by running a query against the sys. servers system catalog view.

How do I create a database link in SQL Server?

Edit the Security page for the linked server properties1Select Add.2Specify a Local login. Specify the local login that can connect to the linked server. The local login can be either a login using SQL Server Authentication or a Windows Authentication login. Using a Windows group is not supported.

Can SQL servers linked to other servers?

Linked Servers are a method by which a SQL Server can talk to another ODBC compliant database, such as another SQL Server instance or an Oracle database, with a direct T-SQL query. There are several important settings to know when setting up a Linked Server.