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Error while connecting SSMS
Hello,
Good Evening,
I have downloaded SQL Server 2017 Express Edition.
Additionally, I downloaded SSMS 18.1
While connecting, the below error appears.
I am not an IT guy to understand well but if explained properly...i can do it.
Help requested on the same
TITLE: Connect to Server
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Cannot connect to DESKTOP-8RJQVEQ\SQLEXPRESS.
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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: SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 - Error Locating Server/Instance Specified) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: -1)
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft%20SQL%20Server&Evtsrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=-1&LinkId=20476
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BUTTONS:
OK
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