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SKRL
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 Posted - 2014-11-15 : 05:59:38
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| hi , I am new to SQL Server, I just tried to install sql server in my laptop running in WINDOWS 8.1.I have installed from below link.http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=1695After the installation while first time to connect it,it says an error "Cant connect to SERVER NAME".I have to install any other supporting files ? I need to do any other things?TITLE: Connect to Server------------------------------Cannot connect to NEW.------------------------------ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: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: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 53)Thanks in advance |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Posted - 2014-11-15 : 13:13:10
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| Check if the SQL Server service is in a started state.Tara KizerSQL Server MVP since 2007http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/ |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Posted - 2014-11-15 : 13:13:55
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| Also, you may have it installed it as a named instance, so the name to connect with might be servername\instancename. Often times, Express edition is SQLEXPRESS, so servername\SQLEXPRESS.Tara KizerSQL Server MVP since 2007http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/ |
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