installation - Getting error after installing sql server 08 Express edition -
i have installed sql server 08 express edition , tried connect using sql server management studio, getting below error:
title: connect server
cannot connect my-pc\sqlserver.
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a network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing connection sql server. server not found or not accessible. verify instance name correct , sql server configured allow remote connections. (provider: sql network interfaces, error: 26 - error locating server/instance specified) (microsoft sql server, error: -1)
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ok
any clue.
are sure referencing correct sql server name? think default instance name sqlexpress. so, might try connecting .\sqlexpress, "." represents local computer.
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