Hi Eric,

>I am trying to create an instance of MSDE on a designated server using Windows 2000 Server software but when I try to connect to it an error occurs that says (a true SQL server does not exist) and the connection fails. If anyone out there can help me please contact me ASAP. Your input on this matter is well appreciated.

how (with which tool) are you trying to connect? From VFP? If yes, what is your connect string looking like?

Armin