Connect to SQL Server 2008 with TCP/IP

Question

I get the following error when I try to connect with TCP/IP from SQL Server Management Studio. I need a step by step description to solve my problem. What\'s wrong here?

Answer 1

Follow this:

Start -> Programs -> Microsoft SQL Server 2008 -> Configuration Tools -> SQL Server Configuration Manager

SQL Server network Configuration -> Protocols for [SQLInstanceName]

Right click TCP/IP -> Enable