How do I access my SQL server 2014 express adv from another computer

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TITLE: Connect to Server
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Cannot connect to ITADMIN\SQL2014.

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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: SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 - Error Locating Server/Instance Specified) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: -1)

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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: SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 - Error Locating Server/Instance Specified) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: -1)

Posted 17-Feb-17 18:09pm

Sujith Augustine

Updated 17-Feb-17 21:53pm

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NightWizzard · Answer 1 · 2017-02-17T21:53:00

Ensure that the SQL Browser Windows service is running on the server and client protocols are enabled (TCP/IP preferred). Also check the port, the SQL Server is listening to (by default it's 1433). If using other port, add it to the instance name like

ITADMIN\SQL2014:1500

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If you're using a firewall, be sure that the port is allowed.
Last idea: check if you are using the correct instance name. If not sure, open the SQL Management Studio, right click on the server node, choose Properties from menu and copy the instance name from dialog.