SQL Server connection problem

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I have SQL Server 2005 installed on Windows Server 2008 R2.
Now when i connect to database from my application which is installed on Windows server 2003 it gives me following error

SQL Server does not exist or access denied

I have already disabled my windows Firewall.

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koolprasad2003

Posted 26-Jul-11 21:30pm

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bmwz9 · Answer 1 · 2011-07-26T21:37:00

Solution 1

First make sure of sql server name

look at these

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/328306[^]

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888228[^]

http://geekswithblogs.net/AzamSharp/archive/2005/07/27/48416.aspx[^]

Posted 26-Jul-11 21:37pm

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RaviRanjanKr 3-Aug-11 15:14pm

Good Links, 5+

thatraja · Answer 2 · 2011-08-02T20:21:00

There are so many reasons for this error. This bunch has the solution(s) so have it.

Steps to troubleshoot SQL connectivity issues[^]
SQL Server 2005 Connectivity Issue Troubleshoot - Part I[^]
Troubleshoot Connectivity Issue in SQL Server 2005 - Part II[^]
Troubleshoot Connectivity Issue in SQL Server 2005 - Part III[^]