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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