@pareshmotiwala This happens, say when you are connected to a SQL server instance through VPN, and now you’ve disconnected VPN, and try to close SSMS. Since it can’t find a connection, this dialog pops up. Looks like a recent addition to SSMS.
#sqlhelp Able to test a connection to a secure data source (DB2) with Certificate Common Name in the connection string from the desktop - by creating a .udl file. But the same connection string throws an error when used to create a linked server from within SSMS. Thoughts?
@BuckWoodyMSFT Did you try putting it in containers? People believe that gives it magical powers. If not pizza, you’ll at least get some popcorns. From potatoes, of course.