cannot connect remotely to SQL 2005

  • I have inheritied a SQL 2005 SP3 in our other office that has a default instance and a named instance. I have access to SQL Server and I created a Windows ID and SQL Server authenticated ID in both. I can connect to the default instance just fine. When I remote Console into the server I can connect via Management Studio via my NT ID and SQL Server Auth ID. WHen I attempt to connect via my PC and Management Studio it says Access denied or doesn't exist.

    Remote Connections are enabled, SQL Server Auth is set to active..... what else can I check.

    I can connect to the default instance via my PC so I know there are no firewall rules disallowing me to that server.... Any thoughts would be appreciated.

  • Is TCP\IP enabled on the named instance ?

  • In Config manager, protocols TCPIP is enabled yes.

  • Hey... I figured it out... SQL Browser service was stopped. I started it and can remotely connect now.

  • Funny, thats what I was going to suggest when you responded.. Hate it when that happens..

    CEWII

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