When Connection issues arise

Check using the following

1. Ping the Server ip

2. on the client PC telnet the server ip with port 1433

3. if Ping does not work check the network connectivity firewall blocking Etc.

4. If telnet does not work check the Router or even the DNS if it is transmitting between the client and the Server

5. The final check u need is as suggested check if u can locally Log in using the password and user name and ensure that remote login is enabled.

6. If the above does not work kindly copy paste the Error message and we shall try and sort you out