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7 things to check to resolve “A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server…”
This article identifies 7 possible ways to resolve a common SQL Server connectivity error : “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: SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 – Error Locating Server/Instance Specified) ”
Elemental MDX: MDX at First Blush, Part 2
Part 2: Gain hands-on exposure to the basic components of the MDX language. Join BI Architect Bill Pearson as he introduces the Elemental MDX series, a new SSWUG exclusive.
TOMORROW: Chris Shaw vWorkshop – Deep-Dive SQL Server
We’re proud to announce that Chris Shaw will be doing an incredibly intense and in-depth workshop, called "SQL Server 911" and will be presenting it virtually on June 5, 2009 starting at 9:00a Pacific. The workshop outline alone is more than 6 pages (you can get it at the workshop site to take a look at all he’ll be covering). This workshop includes instructor (Chris) Q&A, a completion certificate after completing the closing quiz, a guidebook and a lot more. The workshop is more than 4 hours long (yes, there are breaks!). It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen online before. You get to do this from the comfort of your office and get to learn what you really want and need to know about backup, restore/recovery, tips, tricks, recovering data elements instead of full databases, etc. SPECIFIC examples and demonstrations, how-to information… there is a LOT here.
I did a quick intro video on what it’s all about – and you can grab the outline, see for yourself exactly what’s up. It’s a great vWorkshop –
https://www.vconferenceonline.com/shows/workshops/sqlserver911.asp
We hope to see you there!
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Keeping it Simple: How to Protect Growing VMware Environments
This whitepaper explains why you don’t need to understand VCB internals or labor over complex scripts to create comprehensive… (read more)