Cannot connect to remote database server

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Hello All,

I am trying to connect to remote database server. But I am getting this message.
" A Connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because host has failed to respond to server".

I have tries increasing connection time also, but still its not working.

Please help.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Swati

Posted 6-May-10 0:44am

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Sandeep Mewara 6-May-10 7:49am

Not sure, if you are notified or not, check my comments. Two links that looks good to try...

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Sandeep Mewara · Answer 1 · 2010-05-06T00:57:00

Surface Area Configuration must be disabled on the remote database server.

Error looks like a Surface Area Configuration issue.
Remote connections are currently disabled on the database server. Enable it.
1. Open this: Start->All Programs->MS SQL Server 2005-> Configuration Tools -> SQL Server Surface Area Configuration
2. Choose Surface Area configuration for Services and Connections
3. Select MSSQLServer->Database Engines->Remote Connections
4. Now select radio button: Local and Remote Connections
5. Also select using both TCP/IP and named pipes
6. Select Ok button. You can restart the SQL Service if needed.