Re: unable to connect to an instance of SQL server 2005

Tim Uckun wrote:
>> Something I remembered after sending my earlier reply was to
>> make sure 'Allow Remote Connections to this Server' is checked
>> in SQL Server Man Stud => Server Properties => Connections ...
>>
> 
> 
> It's set properly.
> 
> This is maddening.  The GUI clearly says it's supposed to be listening
> on 1433 but it's not.
> 
> I just did a fresh install of SQL server on my virtual machine and it
> behaves the same. I can't telnet to 1433 even though TCP is enabled
> and set at 1433.
> 

Tim --

Dang ... Do you have at least two interfaces in Connection Manager =>
Protocols => IP Addresses ? (one for the Host Adapter and one for Localhost)

Are TCP/IP Dynamic Ports turned off ?

Is Port 1433 being allowed by Windows Firewall ?

That's the end of my ideas ... :(

-- kjh