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Anand.A
Posting Yak Master

109 Posts

Posted - 2012-01-05 : 01:40:32
hi

i using sql server 2008 in my local machine..in my window server i installed sql server 2008 R2..when i try to connect that window server (sql server) in my local machine (window xp) its shows error like


cannot connect to <server_name>

Addition information:
Timeout expired..the timeout period elapsed prior to completion of the operation or the server is not responding

anand

Sachin.Nand

2937 Posts

Posted - 2012-01-05 : 02:22:48
First are you able to ping the server ?

After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar says W T F ....
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jackv
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

2179 Posts

Posted - 2012-01-05 : 15:14:12
how are you trying to connect ? Have youchecked to see if the service is started? what security details are you using ?

Jack Vamvas
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