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AshNEW2SQL
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 Posted - 2012-05-05 : 19:20:37
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| Hi - I installed MS SQL SMSE 2005 just to begin my studies.Can anyone tell me what the following instances should be?Server name:Authentication:I tried entering; (pc_name)\sqlexpress, however it gives me an error message. "A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to sql server... (Microsoft server error: 2)No DB was imported. is this the problem? Is there any link/site where I can learn about this? |
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visakh16
Very Important crosS Applying yaK Herder
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Posted - 2012-05-05 : 19:23:38
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| try using local if this is only instance------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SQL Server MVPhttp://visakhm.blogspot.com/ |
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AshNEW2SQL
Starting Member
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Posted - 2012-05-05 : 19:34:48
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| Not sure what you mean @visakh16 |
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sunitabeck
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2012-05-05 : 20:44:38
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| Take a look at this thread to see if that will help you. http://www.sqlteam.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=173779And, all the best to you in your efforts to learn SQL. You will find that this forum is a great resource, especially when you get stuck and feel like hitting your head against a wall.Start with this and see if that works:Server name: (local)Authentication: Windows AuthenticationNote: You should include the brackets in the server name --> (local) |
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