connecting sql server 2008 to visual studio 2008

• ddly_ann

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  March 27, 2013 at 3:55 am

  #291583

  I cannot connect my server name to server whenever i m connecting error is displayed

  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: SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 – Error Locating Server/Instance Specified) (.Net SqlClient Data Provider)

  can anyone please help to solve this.i am digging my head in the net for all the possible solutions.no luck..

  thanks in advance.

• Ant-Green

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  March 27, 2013 at 5:16 am

  #1601082

  Incorrect spelling of the server name

  Is the server online

  Can you connect via SSMS

  Have you enabled remote connections

• ddly_ann

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  March 27, 2013 at 5:27 am

  #1601088

  Thankyou for your Reply..

  I'll tell what I've alreaddy done.

  enabled Tcp/ip,in Ip Addres tab,changed the dynamic port from 0 to blank.and tcp port,which is by default 1433.in windows firewall,add new rule,I added the port to 1433.Then coming back to ssms i checked the connection properties if remote connections possible.all gud goinng.can connect thru ssms

  What am I missing now?