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When trying to connect to SQL Server running in a Docker container in WSL I am unable to connect using localhost as the server name. I can, however, connect using 127.0.0.1 or ::1. The application ...

If when installing SolidWorks, Microsoft SQL Server fails to install, first change block sizes and the instance name and see. More solutions here.

The SQL Server adapter for ActiveRecord using SQL Server 2012 or higher. We follow a rational versioning policy that tracks Rails. That means that our 7.x version of the adapter is only for the latest ...

Have you ever had to change the name of a server that has SQL Server installed on it? If you anwered yes, did you know that you also have to change the name in SQL Server? Here are the steps to ...

Then, expand SQL Server Network Configuration and select Protocols for (the server/database name) in the left pane. Now, in the right pane, double-click on TCP/IP and select Yes in the dropdown of ...

Windows could not start the SQL Server (<DB-NAME>) on Local Computer. For more information, review the System Event Log. If this is a non-Microsoft service, contact the service vendor, and refer ...

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