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Connect Remote SQL server with SSMS issue
I am trying to connect the SQL Server Remote user with SSMS but I face the below issue TITLE: Connect to Server ------------------------------ Cannot connect to "blank_for_security" -----------...
On your server side, open SQL Server Configuration Manager to check protocol. If "Named Pipes" status is Disabled(which is default after install) turn it to Enabled, then try connect again.
Or, read the document from the link in the message.
Adding to rodgerkong
Ensure that the TCP/IP is enabled. On the Connect to Server, make sure to check the "Trust the server certificate" box and click ok.