How do I fix the error 'Named Pipes Provider, error 40 - Could not open a connection to' SQL Server'?

Question

I can\'t seem to connect to my database from a site. I get this error:

Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server

Answer 1

Open SQL Server Configuration Manager

1. Select SQL Server Services from right.
2. Find your server from right and go to its properties (with right click)
3. Change log on method to Local System.