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SERVER - FIX : ERROR : (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: ) May 21, 2009Pinal DaveSQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks613 commentsRegular readers of my blog are aware of the fact that I have written about this provider named pipes provider subject umpteen times earlier, and every time I have spoken about a new issue related 20476 sql server error install to it. Few days ago, I had redone my local home network. I have LAN setup with wireless router connected with my four linkid 20476 computers, two mobile devices, one printer and one VOIP solution. I had also formatted my primary computer and clean installed SQL Server 2008 into it. Yesterday, incidentally, I was sitting in my yard trying to connect SQL Server
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located in home office and suddenly I stumbled upon the following error. Finding the solution was the most infuriating part as it consumed my precious 10 minutes.Let us look at few of the common errors received:An error has occurred while establishing a connection to the server.(provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 5)An error has occurred while establishing a connection to the server. When connecting provider: named pipes provider, error: 40 - could not open a connection to sql server to SQL Server 2005, this failure may be caused by the fact that under the default settings SQL Server does not allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 1326)I eventually found the resolution to this error on this blog itself; so I was saved from hunting for the solution. I am sure there are a number of developers who had previously fixed this error while installing SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2005 but in due course forgot the right solution to this error. This is just a quick refresher. Make sure to bookmark this as you never know when you would need this solution.Let us check into the steps to resolve this error.1) SQL Server should be up and running. Go to All Programs >> Microsoft SQL Server 2008 >> Configuration Tools >> SQL Server Configuration Manager >> SQL Server Services, and check if SQL Server service status is "Running".In addition, ensure that your remote server is in the same network. Run "sqlcmd -L" in your command prompt to ascertain if your server is included in your network list. You can even find tutorial for the same here SQL SERVER - Find All Servers From Local Network - Using sqlcmd - Detect Installed SQL Server on Network.I have confronted numerous situations when these nerve-wracking
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hiring developers or posting ads with us Server Fault Questions Tags Users Badges Unanswered Ask Question _ Server Fault is a question and answer site for http://blog.sqlauthority.com/2009/05/21/sql-server-fix-error-provider-named-pipes-provider-error-40-could-not-open-a-connection-to-sql-server-microsoft-sql-server-error/ system and network administrators. Join them; it only takes a minute: Sign up Here's how it works: Anybody can ask a question Anybody can answer The best answers are voted up and rise to the top Error with SQL Server Setup 2012 on Windows 2012 up vote 0 down vote favorite I am http://serverfault.com/questions/547625/error-with-sql-server-setup-2012-on-windows-2012 trying to install SQL Server on Windows 2012. I was able to finally get the wizard up and running after making some changes on the server, but now it fails no matter what I do with the following error: TITLE: SQL Server Setup failure. SQL Server Setup has encountered the following error: There is an error in XML document (108, 148).. For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?LinkID=20476&ProdName=Microsoft%20SQL%20Server&EvtSrc=setup.rll&EvtID=50000&EvtType=0x066FCAFD%25400x5539C151 LinkID: 20476 Product Name: Microsoft SQL Server Message Source setup.rll Message ID: 50000 EvtType: 0x066FCAFD%400x5539C151 What I've tried: Installing from commandline with /q Result from CL installation: Error result: -2147467259 Result facility code: 0 Result error code: 16389 Please review the summary.txt log for further details The Verbose CL installation reveals: Sco: File 'C:\SQL Install\1033_ENU_LP\x64\setup\x64\sql_bids_loc.msi' does not exist Sco: File 'C:\SQL Install\1033_ENU_LP\x64\setup\x64\sql_bids_loc.msi' does not exist Package ID sql_bids_loc_Cpu64_1033: NotInstalled Sco: File 'C:\SQL Install\1036_FRA_LP\x64\setup\x64\sql_bids_loc.msi' does not exist Sco: File 'C:\SQL Install\1036_FRA_LP\x64\setup\x64\sql_bids_loc.msi' does not exist Package ID sql_bids_loc_Cpu64_1036: NotInstalled Sco: File 'C:\SQL Install\1040_ITA_LP\x64\setup\x6
in the current or upcoming version https://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/details/495024/connection-failure-server-doesnt-support-requested-protocol of this product. A more detailed explanation for the resolution of this particular item may have been provided in the comments section. 1 0 Sign into vote ID 495024 Comments 4 Status Closed Workarounds 1 Type Bug Repros 1 Opened 10/1/2009 8:17:09 PM Access Restriction sql server Public Description -- While connecting using the Named pipes - it failed with the below error: TITLE: Connect to Server ------------------------------ Cannot connect to np:venk2k8\katmai. ------------------------------ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 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 related or instance the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: SQL Network Interfaces, error: 28 - Server doesn't support requested protocol) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: -1) For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&EvtSrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=-1&LinkId=20476 ------------------------------ BUTTONS: OK ------------------------------ -- Checked the SQL Server Network Configuration for this instance -- Could find Named Pipes disabled. -- It gives a message that the "Server doesn't support requested protocol" -- It can very well give a valid message. -- Now checked the HelpLink -> it pointed me to the http://www.microsoft.com/products/ee/transform.aspx?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&EvtSrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=-1 -- The important thing here is -> we should provide more meaningful message to the end user. -- This should atleast let the end user suggest to check if the protocol is enabled. DETAILS ATTACH A FILE EDIT THIS ITEM Assign To Item can only be reassigned when it is active. Comments (4) | Workarounds (1) | Attach