How to locate a server name in sql server 2012

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I have just installed sql server 2012 on my laptop, running windows 8.1, I am getting the following error after clicking connect.

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: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 2)

In this instance I have used my computer name as server name.

Posted 30-Jul-14 6:55am

Nkululeko Shabane

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Maciej Los · Answer 1 · 2014-07-30T08:19:00

Solution 2

You can enumarate SQL Server instances: How to enum SQL Server instances in network[^] - it also detects SQL Server instances on local computer ;)

Posted 30-Jul-14 8:19am

Maciej Los

SteveyJDay · Answer 2 · 2014-07-30T07:55:00

Solution 1

Try computerName\computerName for the server name.

Posted 30-Jul-14 7:55am

SteveyJDay