com.microsoft.sqlserver.jdbc.SQLServerException: The TCP/IP connection to the host localhost, port 1433 has failed

Question

I keep on getting this error. I tried one solution from stackoverflow (below) which did not work for me - SQL Exception while connecting to SQL server

I tried allow

Answer 1

Steps

• Open the Sql Server Configuration Manager (Start -> Programs -> Microsoft SQL Server 2008 -> Configuration Tools)

• Expand SQL Server Network Configuration -> [Your Server Instance]

• Double click TCP/IP

• Under Protocol:

• Ensure Enabled is Yes

• Under IP Addresses:

• Scroll to the bottom and set the TCP Port under IPAll, (1433 by default)

• Find the IP address you want to connect to and set Enabled and Active to Yes