I have a database on line with Godaddy (who uses SQL Server 2005). They provide basic management tools, but tell you that for more advanced tools you can connect directly using SSMS. I followed their instructions to ensure my online database will accept remote connections, and can apparently log in using SSMS with success (after giving my hostname and access data).
However: Now from in SSMS, when attempting to expand the “Databases” folder tree, I get the following error:
Failed to retrieve data for this request. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Sdk.Sfc)
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server& LinkId=20476
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
An exception occurred while executing a Transact-SQL statement or batch. (Microsoft.SqlServer.ConnectionInfo)
The server principal “cmitchell” is not able to access the database “3pointdb” under the current security context. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 916)
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=09.00.4262&EvtSrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=916&LinkId=20476
I been having the same problem but finally fix the issue.
http://clayburt.com/2009/12/28/godaddy-windows-hosting-ms-sql-2005-database-with-sql-management-studio-ssms-2008/
Read the direction carefully
I do know why this happen but it happen to fix the problem for me. Hope that helps!