Seems like you haven't enabled all of the needed protocols in SQL server, go to the SQL Server Configuration Manager and enable at least the TCP/IP protocol. I would also recommend enabling the Named Pipes protocol for your server.
don't forget the portnumber. I usally use this to connect to the database: localhost,1433
If you are not sure at what port your sql server intance in running you could also check the SQL Server configuration manager like Sebastiaan said before.
Problems installing
Umbraco: Version 4.03
Servier: Windows 2008 R2 Web Edition & SQL Server 2008 Standard SP1 , Default Instance
Install Problem: "Database connection initialisation failed. The installer cannot connect to the database"
I have tried (local), localhost, .\MSSQLSERVER, SC-SERV-UMBRACO (server's name), 127.0.0.1 and the server's physical IP address, none work.
I have been following the Vista Instructions
I can log into MS SQL Server Management Studio using "umbracoUser". I can not through the install process.
Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Seems like you haven't enabled all of the needed protocols in SQL server, go to the SQL Server Configuration Manager and enable at least the TCP/IP protocol. I would also recommend enabling the Named Pipes protocol for your server.
That should do the trick!
don't forget the portnumber. I usally use this to connect to the database: localhost,1433
If you are not sure at what port your sql server intance in running you could also check the SQL Server configuration manager like Sebastiaan said before.
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