[Solved] Client Protocols and Alias missing on sql native – Sql-server

The Problem:

The user is experiencing an issue with SQL Native where the Client Protocols and Alias sections are empty. This may be due to a missing or incorrect configuration in the database.

The Solutions:

Solution 1: Install the 2012 SQL Runtime

As per Microsoft documentation, the Client Protocols and Alias feature has been removed from SQL Server 2022. To resolve this issue, you can manually install the 2012 SQL Runtime, which will restore the Client Protocols on SQL Server 2022.

Steps:

1. Download the 2012 SQL Runtime from Microsoft’s official website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=50402
2. Run the downloaded installer and follow the prompts to install the runtime.
3. Restart your computer to ensure that the changes take effect.

After restarting, you should see the Client Protocols and Alias options available in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).

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