Hi All.
I have several sql server instances running SQL Server 2016, sp2
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 (SP2-GDR) (KB4532097) - 13.0.5102.14 (X64) Dec 31 2019 22:39:35 Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation Enterprise Edition: Core-based Licensing (64-bit) on Windows Server 2016 Standard 10.0<X64> (Build 14393: ) (Hypervisor)
I have configured SQL Server Database mail but my mail is not sending to recipient.
As per some blogs there were mail issues with SP1 where it should have .NET 3.5 framework should installed but mine is SP2 and it has all the same sign like SP1 mail issue.
When I launch DatabaseMail.exe in binn folder I see this error
The following feature couldnt be installed
.NET Framework 3.5 (Include .NET 2.0 and 3.0)
As per this workaround
https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/3186435/sql-server-2016-database-mail-doesn-t-work-when-net-framework-3-5
I opted for Workaround 1 and placed the DatabaseMail.exe.config to same bill folder and now when I launch DatabaseMail.exe Its is opening a black console window, I think that was expectation so I thought now my mail issue is gone but then I still have the issue.
Though the .NET 3.5 Framework issues was related to SP1 but I have the same symptom where as I have SP2.
Help me to get rid this issue.. There are few constraint though ..
I can not ask for install .NET 3.5 framework as I didn't fine any blog where it is saying the issue could be with SP2 also.
I can not ask for repair SQL Server.