Why can't I connect to a remote SQL Server instance?

Asked Sep 22 '16 at 00:19

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I have tried the various suggestions on this issue and am still having no luck. I am trying to use SQL Server Management Studio 2014 to connect to a remote SQL Server instance. The server is there. I can ping it, connect via TELNET to port 1433, I can TRACEROUTE it. But when I use SSMS to try to connect, using a name or IP Address, I get the error that the "network path cannot be found."

SQL Server Browser is running, and I even turned off Windows Firewall thinking maybe that was the culprit. I still am not having any luck. I tried using Visual Studio to connect, with no luck there, either.

I have run out of options, having read what's been posted as fixes. Anyone have any other ideas?

asked Sep 22 '16 at 00:19

Daniel Anderson

verity that SQL server is running on port 1433 – Squirrel Sep 22 '16 at 00:32
It is. Other people can connect. It seems to be just me. – Daniel Anderson Sep 22 '16 at 00:33
any difference between your machine and others ? Both on the same network ? – Squirrel Sep 22 '16 at 00:49
No, I'm working from my home, and they're just friends who tried from their homes. I have no other connectivity issues, so I can't get a grip on what the problem is. – Daniel Anderson Sep 22 '16 at 01:00

Why can't I connect to a remote SQL Server instance?

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