Fix SQL Server connection problems If you are a developer experiencing “Connect to Server” errors using SQL Server Management Studio on your local machine or development box, consult the checklist ...
You will fail to connect to your database if the SQL Server service is not running. If you try running the SQL Server service from the Services.msc app, you will ...
OK, for some reason, I can't connect to my local SQL Server instance through localhost. Local isn't an option when connecting through Query Analyzer, either. Is there some setting that allows ...