Hi I'm having problems connecting to the sql server database using client tools (Management Studio, and Visual Web developer)
Research on the web suggested trying to isolate the problem as follows:
Ping mssql2.sqllive.co.uk - works and returns IP 84.45.57.66
Tracert mssql2.sqllive.co.uk - works after firewall turned off
Telnet mssql2.sqllive.co.uk - fails with "Could not open connection to host, on port 23 Connection Failed" Message
Adding a connection in VWD or Management Studio gives an error stating that the connection failed.
Clearly there must be a configuration problem somewhere in my setup (XP Pro) but I've exhausted all the areas I can find to diagnose the problem. Please could you advise areas I could try.
Thanks in advance
Mark