getting microsoft sql server error No:2

Question

Hi 

I am getting error while connecting to remote sql server 2008.Please refer the error below

Is there any configuration made in server?

Please help me to connect to sql server

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Cannot connect to newserver.

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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: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) (.Net SqlClient Data Provider)
Error No:2
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Thanks and Regards

N.Ram

Answer 1

Basic help Tutorial: Getting Started with the Database Engine

Advanced help How to Troubleshoot Connecting to the SQL Server Database Engine

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