>>Hi,
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>>A customer tells me that I can connect to their SQL Server database from SSMS installed on my PC. They gave me the IP name to their SQL Server (e.g. somename.company.companyname.com). They also gave me my user name and password. When I bring up my SSMS, the window Connect to Server (currently) defaults to my Server Name. How do I "point" my SSMS to that IP (via name)? TIA.
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>Type the name they gave you right into the Server name box on the Connect To window.
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>They'll have to have port 1433 open if you are connecting straight to their server (not through a VPN).
Actually I am supposed to be connected through VPN. But I guess the process is still the same: 1. connect VPN client, 2. Enter their IP name into the Server name.
Thank you.
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