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Applies to: 
SQL Server
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Managed Instance
Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | SQL Server |
| Event ID | 10061 |
| Event Source | MSSQLSERVER |
| Component | SQLEngine |
| Symbolic Name | |
| Message Text | An error has occurred while establishing a connection to the server. When connecting to SQL Server, this failure may be caused by the fact that under the default settings SQL Server does not allow remote connections. (provider: TCP Provider, error: 0 - No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it.) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 10061) |
Explanation
The server did not respond to the client request. This error could occur because the server is not started.
User Action
Make sure that the server is started.
See Also
Manage the Database Engine Services
Configure Client Protocols
Network Protocols and Network Libraries
Client Network Configuration
Configure Client Protocols
Enable or Disable a Server Network Protocol