When configuring a SQL 2005 Server in preparation for connectivity to a SharePoint Server 2007 farm, Microsoft recommends that Local and Remote Connections use both TCP/IP and named pipes. Where is this setting found?
When configuring a SQL 2005 Server in preparation for connectivity to a SharePoint Server
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Start > All Programs > Microsoft SQL Server 2005 > Configuration Tools > SQL Server Configuration Manager
Or simply
Once there, in SQL Server 2005 Network Configuration you’ll see the relevant options and with the right mouse button a contextual menu will let you choose the pertinent option.
There is probably some sp_configure parameter to enable this, but I haven’t found that out.
In the Surface Area Configuration Tool (
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Shared\SqlSAC.exe") it can be done as well, via “for Services and Connections” > Database Engine > Remote Connections