Create View using Linked Server db in SQL Server

Question

How can I create View on Linked Server db. For Example I have a linked server [1.2.3.4] on [5.6.7.8]. Both db servers are SQL Sserver 2005. I want to create View on [5.6.7.8

Answer 1

You need to use the four part qualified name: linkedserver.database.schema.table

SELECT * FROM [1.2.3.4].Northwind.dbo.Customers

Here is an MSDN article about accessing object names.

You might want to try manually creating the view, rather than using the SQL Management tools:

CREATE VIEW [dbo].[sywx]
AS
    SELECT  *
    FROM    [1.2.3.4].Atia.dbo.IpPbxDCR
GO

I also recommend that you use a name, if possible, for the linked server rather than using the IP address.