How do I configure SQL to allow remote connections?

How do I configure SQL Server to allow remote connections?

Using SQL Server Management Studio1In Object Explorer, right-click a server and select Properties.2Select the Connections node.3Under Remote server connections, select or clear the Allow remote connections to this server check box.

How do I allow remote connections?

Right-click on "Computer" and select "Properties". Select "Remote Settings". Select the radio button for "Allow remote connections to this computer". The default for which users can connect to this computer (in addition to the Remote Access Server) is the computer owner or administrator.

Can't connect to remote SQL Server?

There are a few things you can check for error 28: A specified SQL Server instance name is not valid. Wrong SQL Server Instance Name can generate Microsoft SQL Server Error 28. Remote access is not enabled for your SQL Server instance.

How do I configure SQL Server to accept TCP IP connections?

On the Start menu, click All Programs > Microsoft SQL Server 2012 > Configuration Tools > SQL Server Configuration Manager. Click SQL Server 2012 Services. Expand the SQL Server 2012 Network Configuration node, and then select Protocols for MSSQLServer (SQL Instance Name) . Right-click TCP/IP, and then click Enable.