sql server connect: I suggest reading some of the existing threads on this subject. I would
start with my whitepaper, then search Google. It can be done, but generally
SQL Server is getting more secure with more barriers being created to stop
unwanted access. This also stops legitimate access too...

http://betav.com/blog/billva/2006/06/getting_and_staying_connected.html


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I am failing to connect to any of three SQL2000 Dev Editions from Management
Studio running on Vista machine.
In MS I get "under default setting SQL Server does not allow remote
connections (provider: Named Pipes Provider) ...". I have also tried TCP.