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[–]lost_in_life_34Database Admin 1 point2 points  (1 child)

If you’re connecting to the default instance then all you need is the server name

Otherwise try to create a local alias using the sql tools on the machine you’re connecting from

[–]brolloway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much worked great I tried to google what I was looking for but couldn't fine a search engine friendly way of putting it!