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HELP with Connect to Server (Error 40 and Error 53)

Katlyn Gant 0 Reputation points
2024-01-08T22:04:57.2966667+00:00

Hi,

I am having SO much trouble connecting to my SQL Server. I tried first through Power BI and I get the error about establishing a connection to the server. Then I move to Server Management Studio and get error 53 with error 40. I've tried different variations but every time I get this error.

I am trying to connect as a client to have Read Only access to the server so I can build reports in Power BI. I don't think I can access Configuration Manager since it is not an SQL Server that I run. Any ideas of how to solve this?

Thanks!

TITLE: Connect to Server

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 the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 53)

For help, click: https://docs.microsoft.com/sql/relational-databases/errors-events/mssqlserver-53-database-engine-error

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  1. Erland Sommarskog 116.8K Reputation points MVP
    2024-01-08T22:46:08.4766667+00:00

    The error message means that you are not able to specify the SQL Server instance you are trying to connect to. There could be many reasons for this: SQL Server is not running. You have misspelled the server or instance name. There could be firewalls etc.

    No one here know what your setup is. If you don't know the connection details for the instance you are trying to connect to, you will need to ask your DBA or similar person.

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  2. AniyaTang-MSFT 12,446 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-01-09T01:28:34.8033333+00:00

    Hi @Katlyn Gant

    There are many reasons for this error. This article provides some steps to help troubleshoot this connection problem: A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server, which you may want to use as a reference.

    If the answer is helpful, please click Accept Answer and Up-Vote for the same. If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know.

    Best regards,

    Aniya

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  3. Olaf Helper 46,041 Reputation points
    2024-01-09T06:46:47.2866667+00:00

    since it is not an SQL Server that I run.

    You don't have a running MS SQL Server but want's to connect to? How should that work?

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