SQL Server 2008 Login Error

  • Hi All,

    Below error coming during SQL Server 2008 Login

    ["A network related or instance specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server."]

    The server was found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connection. (provider: Name Pipes provider, error: 40 Could not open a connection to SQL Sever) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error:2)

    With Regards

    Sanjay Thakur

  • We really need some more info to be helpful.

    is the server running and does it exist?

  • Check if the SQL Server services are running.

    Check you are connecting to the correct instance

    Check if Remote Connections are enabled

    Pradeep Adiga
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  • If you are trying to connect to a named instance, SQL Server Browser service should be running.

    If you are trying to connect from a different machine, you need to enable TCP protocol.

  • One more option, besides verify the TCP/IP enabled is to check the firewall and specificly port 1433

    Chris Powell

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