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octo1212
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Posted - 2010-05-14 : 16:56:48
warning: i'm new to sql servers and administrating them

i have a client who has a simple sql server for an inventory piece of software...it is called key-inventory (http://key-soft.eu/?p=software/key-inventory) and i had 3 PCs connecting to it inside the office (on the LAN)...it was a b**ch getting it setup because the sofware does not install very well for network use...i digress...

now that, through their tech support staff, i have it working inside the office, they have 1 computer that needs to access it remotely...i'm using Hamachi as a VPN since it is straightforward to setup and administrate for such a small enterprise (the cost is nothing, which is a nice perk)...the trouble is it will not connect to the sql server remotely, even with Hamachi connected and working on both the remote and server PCs...i have the settings identical on the remote PC as i have them on the PCs inside the office but it rejects the connection like it did when things were configured incorrectly (go figure)...

here is a screenshot of the error:
http://screencast.com/t/MWIxMjY2NmEt

i've got it setup on port 1433 using tcp/ip...the server name is D6YSLP31...the sql server name is KEYSOFTSQL

do i need to adjust Hamachi?
do i need to adjust the server?
suggestions?

webfred
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Posted - 2010-05-14 : 17:08:45
So you have installed a second instance of sql server?
The first instance of sql server normally has the name of the box and that shouild be D6YSLP31.
If it is an instance then try as server name:
D6YSLP31\KEYSOFTSQL


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tkizer
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Posted - 2010-05-14 : 17:08:58
http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/archive/2008/05/23/60609.aspx

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octo1212
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Posted - 2010-05-14 : 23:44:20
quote:
Originally posted by webfred

So you have installed a second instance of sql server?
The first instance of sql server normally has the name of the box and that shouild be D6YSLP31.
If it is an instance then try as server name:
D6YSLP31\KEYSOFTSQL


No, you're never too old to Yak'n'Roll if you're too young to die.



the alias is "D6YSLP31" and the server is "D6YSLP31\KEYSOFTSQL"...i have that correct in the settings both on the server and the clients...
http://screencast.com/t/MGY2MDQ3
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octo1212
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Posted - 2010-05-14 : 23:44:54
quote:
Originally posted by tkizer

http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/archive/2008/05/23/60609.aspx

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care to be more specific?...that led to a webpage that was pretty unclear...
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tkizer
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Posted - 2010-05-15 : 00:06:48
Your alias is backwards. D6YSLP31 should be the server name. Are you sure it's listening on port 1433?

The link shows all of the steps that will need to be done to resolve the issue. Start with telnet. If that doesn't work, then it's a network issue such as a firewall blocking access.

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octo1212
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Posted - 2010-05-15 : 21:17:35
quote:
Originally posted by tkizer

Your alias is backwards. D6YSLP31 should be the server name. Are you sure it's listening on port 1433?

The link shows all of the steps that will need to be done to resolve the issue. Start with telnet. If that doesn't work, then it's a network issue such as a firewall blocking access.

Tara Kizer



not according to the vendor...in fact, this setup in the office works perfectly...i am certain it's listening on port 1433
i will disable to firewall to verify it's not that...
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tkizer
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Posted - 2010-05-16 : 03:53:08
Whatever name you use as the "server alias" is what you'll need to use in the connection string of the application.

You need to test with telnet to verify network connectivity.

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tkizer
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Posted - 2010-05-16 : 03:54:02
If telnet fails, then you'll need to work with a network admin to get the connectivity working.

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