Windows 7 remote sql server 2008

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I am unable to connect to a remote sql server 2008, only a local one. This happens in beta 1 and rc1.

 

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If you're experiencing connection issues specifically with a remote SQL Server 2008 and not a local one, there could be several reasons behind this problem. Here are some common troubleshooting steps and considerations to address this issue: 1. Check Server Configuration: - Ensure that remote connections are enabled on the SQL Server. You can enable this in SQL Server Configuration Manager by going to SQL Server Network Configuration > Protocols for [Instance Name] > TCP/IP and enabling it. - Verify that the SQL Server Browser service is running. 2. Firewall Settings: - Make sure that the firewall on the SQL Server machine allows incoming connections on the SQL Server port (default is 1433 for SQL Server). - Check if there are any network-level firewalls that might be blocking the connection. 3. SQL Server Configuration: - Ensure that the SQL Server instance is configured to allow remote connections. - Check the SQL Server properties under Security and verify that SQL Server Authentication and Windows Authentication are enabled. 4. SQL Server Authentication: - If using SQL Server Authentication, verify the username and password are correct. - Ensure that the SQL Server login is not locked out. 5. Network Issues: - Test network connectivity to the remote SQL Server by using tools like telnet to check if you can reach the server on the specified port. 6. SQL Server Instance Name: - If connecting using an instance name, ensure that the SQL Server Browser service is running and correctly configured to allow named instances. 7. Check SQL Server Error Logs: - Look at the SQL Server Error Log for any specific error messages related to connection attempts from your machine. 8. Update Connection String: - Verify that your connection string in your application or client tool is correctly configured to connect to the remote SQL Server instance. When troubleshooting, it's essential to check both the client-side and server-side configurations to identify the root cause of the connection issue. If you have any error messages or specific details about the connection problem, providing them can help in further diagnosing the issue.