Azure SQL Database
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How to connect to Azure SQL Server using Azure P2S VPN client?
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Arunkumar Venkatesan
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Hi,
I have azure vpn client configured on my local machine. I am able to connect to vnet gateway through vpn client . Now I want to connect to azure sql server from the local machine using azure vpn client.
And I am getting this error.
Please help. Arun
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TP 90,151 Reputation points2024-02-27T12:46:39.5+00:00 Is this a VM with SQL Server installed on it, or an Azure SQL Database? I ask because in your other post you are trying to ping a VM with the same IP address as shown in this screenshot.
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Oury Ba-MSFT 18,616 Reputation points Microsoft Employee2024-03-01T20:35:40.09+00:00 Thank you for reaching out.
Sorry to hear about the issue you are experiencing while connecting to your SQL Server. The error message you encountered, “Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server,” indicates that there’s an issue with establishing the connection.
Let’s troubleshoot this step by step:
- Named Pipes and TCP/IP: Confirm that both Named Pipes and TCP/IP protocols are enabled for your SQL Server instance. You can check this in SQL Server Configuration Manager: Look under SQL Server Network Configuration. Ensure that both protocols are enabled.
- Service Restart Restart the SQL Server service (MSSQLSERVER) from the Local Services window in the Control Panel. Sometimes a service restart resolves connectivity issues.
- Connection String Format: If you’re connecting from code, ensure that your connection string is correctly formatted. Use the following format:
Server=tcp:servername.database.windows.net,1433;Database=mydb;User ID=myuser;Password=mypassword;Encrypt=true;TrustServerCertificate=false;Connection Timeout=30;- Backslash vs. Forward Slash: Double-check that you’re using the correct slash character (
\or/) in your server name. It should be a backslash (\) for SQL Server. - SQL Server Developer Edition: If you’re using SQL Server Developer Edition, ensure that TCP/Named pipes settings are correctly configured. By default, TCP/Named pipes are disabled in Developer Edition.
Regards,
Oury
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