unable to connect sql server 2005

[rajesh kannan]

hi,

I am using visual studio 2005 to create asp.net application .

but I could connect to sql server 2005.

 

The error is as follows:

              "when connecting to sql server 2005,this failure may be caused by the fact that under the default settings sql server does n't allow remote connections."

 

Please help me to solve the problem.

 

thanking you.

 

[The_Fruitman]

Check your instance of SQL Server 2005 and see if you have allowed for
remote connections.

Check your connection string to SQL Server making sure that all the
information is correct.

Verify your network connections to SQL Server (Firewall access, etc.).