Tutorial:
MS SQL Server :
Enable Remote Access - SQL Server Management Studio
Connection Problem
Dr. Thomas E. Hicks
Computer Science Department
Trinity University
1] Some of you are/might experience a connection problem when attempting to use SQL Management Studio/Express.

1] The very first item on my Google Search led me to the following article:

1] Follow the directions

2] Start the SQL Server Surface Area Configuration
3] Go to the Surface Area Configuration for Services and Connections [See Below!]

4] Expand the Database Engine on the left - select Local and Remote Connections. Push the Apply button. Push the OK button. [See Below!]

5] Stop the database engine. [See Below!]

6] Start the Database Engine. [See Below]

7] The Microsoft SQL Server Management Express Now Starts. [See Below!]
