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sstar118
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9 years ago
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Unable to connect to SQL Server

Hi,   I am using the Desktop version. I am unable to connect to a Microsoft SQL Server. I do not get any error message. It just keeps spinning and spinning and never connects. Sometimes I get to th...
  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    9 years ago

    On your login screen for database engine click on 'Options' 

     

    Then click on "connection properties" tab and uncheck "Encrypt connection".

     

    Hope this helps.

  • GilbertQ's avatar
    GilbertQ
    9 years ago
    Hi there

    I would discuss this with your DBA to see if they enable connections without it being encrypted.

    And then from there when m you connect you can change the connection properties to not use encryption