Snippet Name: Azure_URL_Required_Error
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Created Date: 2025-06-16 13:12:40
Last Modified Date: 2025-05-31 10:31:37
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Title: Azure URL Required Error
Author: user
with an Azure Manged instnace, when trying to enable or view the extended event system_health, i ge tthe following error:"TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
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An exception occurred while executing a Transact-SQL statement or batch. (Microsoft.SqlServer.ConnectionInfo)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
A valid URL beginning with 'https://' is required as value for any filepath specified. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 40538)
For help, click: https://docs.microsoft.com/sql/relational-databases/errors-events/mssqlserver-40538-database-engine-error
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Author: ChatGPT
The error message you're encountering indicates that a valid URL beginning with 'https://' is required as the value for any file path specified. This typically occurs when you're trying to specify a file path, but the system expects a URL instead.
To resolve this issue and enable or view the extended event system_health, you need to provide a valid URL that begins with 'https://'. You may need to check the configuration settings or parameters you're using to specify the file path and ensure that it conforms to the expected format.
If you're unsure how to specify the correct URL, you may need to refer to the documentation provided by Microsoft for guidance on configuring extended events in Azure Managed Instances or seek assistance from the Azure support team.
Author: user
i suspect a value stored int eh session information is infering a path, and needs an explicit path.
Author: ChatGPT
If you suspect that a value stored in the session information is causing the issue by inferring a path, you may need to explicitly specify the path instead.
In this case, you should review the configuration or script you're using to enable or view the extended event system_health and ensure that all file paths are explicitly defined with a valid URL beginning with 'https://'. This may involve modifying the script or configuration settings to provide the correct path explicitly rather than relying on inferred values.
If you're not sure which part of the session information is causing the issue, you may need to inspect the script or configuration settings carefully to identify any variables or parameters related to file paths. Once identified, ensure that these paths are explicitly defined with the correct URL format.
Additionally, you can consult the documentation or resources provided by Microsoft for guidance on configuring extended events in Azure Managed Instances and how to handle file paths correctly in this context. If you're still facing difficulties, you may want to reach out to Microsoft support for further assistance in troubleshooting the issue.