>I was refering to the Sql Server Client Network Utility. It should be on Start Menu under Microsof Sql Server.

OK. Yes, TCP/IP is first, and then Named Pipes only.

>>I cannot access the server from this machine (where the MSDE 2000 server is running) using the connection in the DBC unless I use Trusted Connection. In fact I cannot access it from enterprise Manager without using trusted connection.