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'If you have problems with linked servers in SQL Server 2016, review this troubleshooting checklist to find potential solutions.

1. Install the latest SQL Server 2016 service pack.

Because some SQL Server 2016 linked servers bugs were fixed in SQL Server service 
packs, you should install the latest SQL Server service pack. 
At the time this article was written the latest SQL Server 2016 service pack was 
service pack 1. You can download the SQL Server 2016 service pack 1 at here:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=46694

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https://www.sswug.org/alexanderchigrik/sql-server/troubleshooting-problems-with-linked-servers-in-sql-server-2016/