A "Error 404" error is encountered when linking a database to Team Foundation Server in a different domain from the host (4214890)

Applies to
ApexSQL Source Control

Symptoms
During the process of a database linking to Team Foundation Server located in a different domain from the host machine, ApexSQL Source Control will not be able to resolve a DNS address and an error will be thrown:

Affected versions
ApexSQL Source Control 2015.03.0065 and earlier

Workaround
To prevent the above mentioned error and be able to link a database to Team Foundation Server located on a different domain:

1. Close SQL Server Management Studio

2. Navigate to the hosts file located in %systemroot%\system32\drivers\etc\

    

3. Open the hosts file in an editor and input a Team Foundation Server IP and a corresponding DNS address

   

4. Save the hosts file and close the editor
5. Start SQL Server Management Studio and link a database to Team Foundation Server

Planned Resolution
ApexSQL is currently working to fix this issue permanently