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title: "What is a linked server?"  
description: "What is a linked server?"  
author: "Sumit Kesarwani"  
published: 2013-12-22  
updated: 2020-09-18  
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category: "c#"  
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# What is a linked server?

A linked server enables you to work with other SQL Servers as well as databases other than SQL Server databases, right from within Management Studio.

## Answers

### Answer by Sumit Kesarwani

A linked server enables you to work with other SQL Servers as well as databases other than SQL Server databases, right from within Management Studio.


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