I got following error message with which I am unable to deal:
A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server)
*** In particular this part *** : that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server)
Step 1) First you should ensure that SQL SERVER is up and the instance that you try to connect is running. Step 2) Your system Firewall should not block SQL Server port. Step 3) Go to Computer Management >> Service and Application >> SQL Server 2005 Configuration >> Network Configuration Enable TCP/IP protocol. Make sure that SQL SERVER port is by Default 1433.
How do I deal with this error?
Posted - 12/16/2012 : 18:05:05
