Thank you, Alice! I installed SQL Client 2017 on my computer and the connections inside the MXD's started to be saved like they should. This fix also worked for other users here.
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Hello Alice, Did you ever get an answer to your issue regarding a lost connection inside MXD? I have the exact same problem [Windows 10, ArcGIS 10.7, SQL Server]. Thanks! -Marina
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