I found the resolution for this problem and thought will post it so that it could be of help to some one

In Sql Server 2005, you cannot cluster Sql Server...

Hi,

I am getting below error when i try to expand the msdb folder. I have installed a default instance on a cluster.

Named Pipes Provider: Could not open a connection...

Nirmala,

Did you get this issue resolved? I am getting the exact same error. I do not have a names instance and therefore the msdn article does not hold good. Let...