Troubleshooting
Problem
Table comments (extended properties) are not displayed in the Data Model when a Data Server connection is used.
Symptom
Table comments are displayed for the DB2 data server connection but not for MS SQL Server.
DB2:

MS SQL Server:

Document Location
Worldwide
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Modified date:
01 May 2025
UID
ibm10966979