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CAN'T SEE THE SERVER FROM VS SERVER EXPL
4/5/2005 10:53:02 PM

sql server connect: Hi,

I am trying to connect a web service to an SQL Server 2000 database. SQL
Server is installed and started and the database appears on the Enterprise
MAnager window but it does not appear in the Server Explorer in VS2003.NET
IDE window.It gives the error "Server does not exist or access is denied".

I have re-installed both SQL server and VS but have not being able to solve
this problem.

Can someone help me out ? A prompt reply will be highly appreciated.

Regards

Re: "Server does not exist or access is denied"

Kalen Delaney
4/6/2005 7:00:40 AM

Is the SQL Server running?

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Re: "Server does not exist or access is denied"

CAN'T SEE THE SERVER FROM VS SERVER EXPL
4/6/2005 8:47:02 PM

Yes, it does. It is shown on the status bar and also in Services. However, it
is not appearing in the computer management console of MS Server 2003.

Best wishes.

Kapila

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Re: "Server does not exist or access is denied"

WJ
4/7/2005 10:39:32 PM

It is possible for the SQL Enterprise or iSQL applications to see and work
with SQL server instances while other non-SQL tools such as VS.Net may not
see your SQL servers at all. (based on your problem description)

1. Check to see how the SQL Security is configured on the server. The best
practice is to configure it with Windows Integrated.

2. I always configure SQL Server with Mixed modes (W and Sql). Reason: My
developer PC may not always log on to the Windows Server/Domain where my SQL
Instance is hosted. If such condition exists, then SQL Authentication mode
kicks in to allow me to log on to it.

3. Another suggestion is that if your server is not in the DNS system, then
it is safe to put it in your Windows/HOSTS file. This way everybody
(applications) on your PC can see it.

John Webb

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