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Server not found or not accessible

  • January 24, 2009 at 3:36 pm

    #200511

    I'm new to SQL Server. I have installed SQLServer Express 2008. I can not access the server using SQLServer Management Studio 2008.

    Server name: ROBBLOT\SQLEXPRESS

    Error: Server not found or not accessible.

    SQL Network Interface, error: 26 - Error locating Server/Instance Specified

    Please Help

  • January 25, 2009 at 10:22 am

    #932394

    Check that the services are running, check that your firewall is not preventing connections.

  • January 30, 2009 at 10:23 am

    #935707

    Thank you,

    Something else. When I try to add a database locally, in the project itself I get a message use "sp_configure" so a new instance would be created.

    If I create a new database in SQL Server Management Studio it works out ok.

    Thanks

    Rob

  • January 30, 2009 at 10:27 am

    #935712

    What do you mean "create a database locally" With VS?

    I'd use SSMS and be sure I created the database, then access it in the project.

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