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 Posted - 2010-08-13 : 03:28:05
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| I am totally new to MS SQL Server 2008. I have installed the version on my office computer so as to gain some command on the priceless software. However, at my office I have to log in as per my designated ID. When I launch the SQL Server Management Studio, the login popup appears as:Server type: Database EngineServer name: (local)Authentication: Windows Authenticationbut upon Connect I get the message:Cannot connect to (local).Additional information:A network-related or instance-specific error occtrred while establishmg a connection to SQL server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and thatSQL Server is configured to allow remote cornections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 2)How can I connect to my local computer.Your expert guidance sure would highly be obliged.Thanx in advance.Best Regards,Faraz A Qureshi |
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jen
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2010-08-17 : 08:47:47
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| check if the sql server is runningif yes check if sql browser is running--------------------keeping it simple... |
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