MSSQLSERVER_-2
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Details
Product Name |
SQL Server |
Event ID |
-2 |
Event Source |
MSSQLSERVER |
Component |
SQLEngine |
Symbolic Name |
|
Message Text |
Timeout expired. The timeout period elapsed prior to completion of the operation or the server is not responding. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: -2) |
Explanation
The SQL Server client cannot connect to the server. This error could occur because the firewall on the server has refused the connection.
User Action
Make sure that you have configured the firewall on the server instance of SQL Server to accept connections.
See Also
Reference
Network Protocols and Network Libraries
Concepts
Configure the Windows Firewall to Allow SQL Server Access
Configure a Windows Firewall for Database Engine Access
Enable or Disable a Server Network Protocol