Applies to
All ApexSQL products
Summary
This article explains what should be done when the application fails to log in showing the "SQL Server does not exists"message
Resolution
The possible workarounds for this case are as follows:
- For SQL Developer and SQL Enteprise servers named as MACHINE_NAMEMSSQLSERVER
- Remove the "MSSQLSERVER" suffix from the instance name
- If the previously mentioned method isn’t possible: Create aliases for the desired servers and content through them
- For SQL Express servers please put "SQLEXPRESS" at the end of server name
About ApexSQL
ApexSQL is a leading provider of SQL Server tools for database recovery, database auditing, database comparison, documentation as well as SQL Server Management Studio and Visual Studio add-ins for SQL code refactoring, code completion and database source control. We strive to ensure that every one of our tools is standard-defining product in its class, from feature set, to performance, interface and quality.
Last updated
July 29, 2012
