sql server give this problem ?

Question

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)

NOTE:- i am 2 times installed sqlserver .. but same problem is comeing .

pls tell the solution

Sanjeeb Lenka · Answer

check this link http://blog.sqlauthority.com/2008/08/09/sql-server-fix-error-1326-cannot-connect-to-database-server-error-40-could-not-open-a-connection-to-sql-server/

Iftikar Hussain · Answer

Hi Please refer the below link http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/sqlserver/en-US/c488cf76-2515-440f-b3f8-9cfad689c5b6/named-pipes-provider-error-40-could-not-open-a-connection-to-sql-server Regards Iftikar

Jignesh Trivedi · Answer

hi i think this problem is due to server name is wrong while connecting to the server. Please refer below link it might help you to configure SQL Server http://www.sqlserverclub.com/essentialguides/how-to-install-sql-server-2008-step-by-step-guide.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb510664(v=sql.100).aspx

Ravi Shekhar · Answer

Hi Tiruveedhula Dont select multiple path in path selection box.

swat · Answer

pls refer this: http://blog.sqlauthority.com/2008/08/09/sql-server-fix-error-1326-cannot-connect-to-database-server-error-40-could-not-open-a-connection-to-sql-server/

Santhosh Kumar Jayaraman · Answer

Are you connecting to correct server? Is there any server instance?