Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Management Studio - connection / server / instance problem

Question

firstly, I recently installed this program as Im working on a project to create a database for use in the Microsoft visual studio.

This is the first time I use the program, so I have a few setup issues. I can’t connect to the server because, apparently, I don’t have it. I typed in my machine name to create a default server / localhost using Windows authentication, but I got an error.

Mistake:

TITLE: server connection

An error occurred with the network or a specific instance while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was unavailable. Verify that the instance name is correct and SQL Server is configured for a remote connection. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) (Microsoft SQL Server, error: 2)

Can someone direct me on how I can configure the local host to connect and, therefore, be able to create my own database. Also, Id would like to know later how I can create a server (ftp) to connect and create my database, which allows me to view this on my laptop or on another machine.

Btw I looked at Google for this, but I'm a little confused because Im unsure what I'm looking for. If someone can shed light on my problem, I would be very grateful.

Thanks.

Answer 1

• Will your server name look like this: "localhost (or the IP of your server))" \ "server name", EG: localhost \ SQLEXPRESS
• Open the Start application → -> Settings tools → SQL Server Configuration Manager
• Check if the MSSQL server service was started in: Sql Server Configuration Manager -> SQL Server Services. If not, right-click on the service and select "Start"
• Checking Configuration Manager for SQL Server Network Configuration supports TCP \ IP and Listen All is enabled
• Check if you have a firewall on port 1433

If this does not help, write a message

Answer 2

I had the same problem and solved this problem by following these steps:

1st task:

Open the application in Start → -> Configuration Tools → SQL Server Configuration Manager Check if the MSSQL server service was started in: Sql Server Configuration Manager → SQL Server Services. If not, right-click on the service and select "Start." Checking Configuration Manager for SQL Server Network Configuration supports TCP \ IP and Listen All is enabled

Second task: Specify the server name: [hostname] \ SQLEXPRESS Authentication: SQL Server authentication or Windows authentication Note: If you installed the server with Mixex mode, then it will work only for SA (SQL Server authentication), otherwise we must use verification Windows Authentication

Now you can connect if you follow this task 2.

Answer 3

-> Go to SQL Server Configuration Manager
-> Click on SQL Server Services
-> Right-click on SQL Server (MSSQLSERVER) and click "Start", then view the magic.

Answer 4

On the SQL Server Studio main screen, enter the server name:

\. \ pipe \ MSSQL $ "your username" \ sql \ query

Answer 5

After several attempts to restart the services in the configuration manager, allowing port 1433 in the firewall, restarting the computer, etc., nothing happened. Finally, I tried. \ SQLEXPRESS ('.' Represents localhost), not MYMACHINENAME \ SQLEXPRESS, and this worked right away. Hope this helps someone.

Answer 6

Open the "Startup Menu" and enter "SQL Server Configuration Manager." After viewing the utility, select "SQL Server Services." Start the SQL Server service, that's all.

Right-click on the SQL Server service and select properties. In the service area, set "Startup mode" to automatic mode, so it will automatically start in the future.

Answer 7

I had the same problem, but I tried to solve it. To connect to SQL Server Management Studio, follow these steps: Run-> services.msc-> look for SQL Server (MSSQLServer) → Right-click on it and try to start it. By doing this, you can certainly solve the problem of connecting the SQL server.

Alekya

Answer 8

I had this problem, so I resolved the Named pipes protocol and it works for me.

Answer 9

Hello to all. I will find out the solution. Follow these sleepers to establish a connection. 1.Click on Start → Sql Server Management Studio. The windows of the management studio will open. And they will ask you to connect to the name of the term, etc. Just cancel this connection window.

2. Now you go to the left panel of your object explorer, which is a registered server. Click Database Engine.

3. Usually there is a folder Local server group. Open it by clicking the plus sign. which will show you the name of your server with a cross sign.

4.Click on it, and then click on the service control. and then click start. Now it will start your database engine.

5.Click twice on your engine, and it will work as usual.