Monday 2 November 2009

How to report a SQL Bug

1. Set up a Connect Account, using your Windows Live ID Passport (note, I find it more helpful to set these up using a personal email account, rather than a work account which won't migrate jobs with you. It is possible to change email accounts within Live, but it is a complete and utter pain). Join the SQL Server Connect group.
2. Visit the general feedback page and 'search this connection for' the thing that is causing you distress. IGNORE the 'Submit Feedback' button in the top right of the page. It isn't a button.
3. Find 'submit it yourself' (a link in the left hand menu).
OR
1. Click here to get directly to the relevant form (SQL Server Bug).

It's polite to search and check that no-one else has reported your bug. However, do not, unless you have lots of spare time, offer to fill in your SQL Profile. It takes an age, and I don't think it actually makes any difference as to whether you can report a bug.