Unable to connect to SQL SERVER 2008

  • Hi,

    I am unable to connect to sql server 2008 for my local system.However, i can use SQL SERVER 2008 to connect to connect to different instances except the local instance.

    Any help will be appreciated.

  • What errors do you get?

    What do you mean with "i can use SQL SERVER 2008 to connect to connect to different instances except the local instance"?

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  • is the service for your local instance running?

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  • The service does not work for local instance .i gave IP address\sqlexpress in server name and used window authentication.Is there something else I need to use?

  • duggal.priyanka06 (2/10/2012)


    The service does not work for local instance .i gave IP address\sqlexpress in server name and used window authentication.Is there something else I need to use?

    It would be really helpful if you posted at least the error message.

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