Feb 18, 2016 · Remote access is the ability to get access to a SQL Server from a remote distance in order to manipulate data which are located on that SQL Server. There are two types of adjustments which must be set before connecting to the remote SQL Server.

Jan 9, 2024 · To enhance security, the Database Engine of SQL Server Developer, Express, and Evaluation editions can't be accessed from another computer when initially installed. This lesson shows you how to enable the protocols, configure the ports, and configure the Windows Firewall for connecting from other computers. This lesson contains the following tasks:

Mar 23, 2022 · Microsoft offers two free tools for connecting to SQL Server: Azure Data Studio (ADS) and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). In this article I will go over connecting to SQL Server with both tools.

Dec 2, 2024 · This article describes how to view or configure remote server connection options at the server level in SQL Server by using SQL Server Management Studio or Transact-SQL.

Oct 31, 2017 · You need to connect to a SQL Server instance using sqlcmd. At first it seems to be an easy task, but sometimes things can get complicated. To mention a few of these things: How do you connect to a SQL Server instance that does not listen on a TCP port? How do you connect to a SQL Server instance if your host machine cannot resolve the server DNS?

Apr 12, 2024 · For local installation, it is much easier to connect to the database with windows OS user credentials. This article is targeting remote desktop users who want to connect to a SQL Server instance or database, and communicate using Transact-SQL (T-SQL).

Apr 16, 2025 · To connect to your SQL Server instance, follow these steps: Start SQL Server Management Studio. The first time you run SSMS, the Connect to Server window opens. If it doesn't open, you can open it manually by selecting Object Explorer > Connect > Database Engine. The Connect to Server dialog box appears.

Jan 17, 2025 · To configure SQL Server to allow remote connections, follow these steps: Step 1: Enable TCP/IP Protocol. Open SQL Server Configuration Manager (SSCM) under Start > All Programs > Microsoft SQL Server > Configuration Tools. In the SQL Server Configuration Manager window, expand SQL Server Network.clip and right-click on TCP/IP to enable it.

Nov 26, 2024 · Connect to remote SQL Server without complications. Learn how to establish a remote connection to SQL Server using IP address for seamless data access.

This article explains how to configure remote access on a SQL Server instance and connect to a remote SQL Server instance using ApexSQL tools