>>>>>>I have been trying to get SQL 2005 Remote Access configured on my Win 2003 server. I followed the directions here:
>>>>>>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914277
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>When I attempt to connect to SQL on the server from my WinXP PC I get this:
>>>>>
>>>>>Connect using what technology?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>

>>>>>>
>>>>>>Cannot connect to MAROIS-DEV1.
>>>>>>------------------------------
>>>>>>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: 1326)
>>>>>>For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&EvtSrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=1326&LinkId=20476
>>>>>>

>>>>>>
>>>>>>The link points to nothing.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>The KB page says to add exceptions in the firewall. When I enable the firewall, even with the exceptions, I see cannot see MAROIS-DEV1 in the list of network servers. When I disable the firewall I can see it, I just cannot connect.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Anyone know what's going on?
>>>>>
>>>>>Snip : "I see cannot see MAROIS-DEV1" - wanna take another stab at that statement :-}
>>>>>Anyway - can you connect using the IP address of the server rather than the instance name ?
>>>>
>>>>I tried loggin in with the IP, and it failed to connect.
>>>
>>>I think this question was asked - but can you confirm that you've configured to allow remote connections over TCP/IP.
>>>Have you allowed the SQL Service Browser to fire up ? If so does SMSE show the server when you use 'Browse for more' ?
>>>Are you attempting to use Windows or SQL Server authentication ?
>>
>>Yes
>
>Four questions there, one a multiple choice. 'Yes' doesn't exactly work as an answer......

Yes I confirmed that I configured to allow remote connections over TCP/IP
Yes I allowed the SQL Service Browser to fire up
Yes SMSE show the server when you I 'Browse for more'
Yes I tried Windows & SQL Server authentication