Let me preface by saying that I can connect to the server fine (from the same computer; I use my laptop at work) from the office. At home I can use Remote Desktop to connect to the server itself, but trying to connect just to the SQL Server instance via Management Studio gives me an error stating:
TITLE: Connect to Server
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Cannot connect to xxx.xx.xxx.xxx.
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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: 53)
Anyone know what could be causing this? As I said I’m able to connect to it using the exact same method, on the exact same computer, when I’m inside our office, but not when I’m at home.
