How do I log into SQL Server remotely?
Start the SQL Server, in the dialog window for the Server name enters the name of the instance that you want to connect with. From the Authentication drop down box, select the SQL Server Authentication and for the field Login and the Password enter your credentials then click the Connect button.
How can I access my SQL Server database from another computer?
To connect to the Database Engine from another computer
- On a second computer that contains the SQL Server client tools, log in with an account authorized to connect to SQL Server, and open Management Studio.
- In the Connect to Server dialog box, confirm Database Engine in the Server type box.
Can't connect to remote SQL Server?
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- Get instance name from Configuration Manger.
- Verify - the instance is running.
- Verify - SQL Server Browser service is running.
- Testing a local connection.
- Get the IP address of the server.
- Get the SQL Server instance TCP port.
- Enable protocols.
How do I connect to SQL Server?
Connect to a SQL Server instance
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. For Server type, select Database Engine (usually the default option).