Connecting to "." doesn't work. Server name works

[DeveloperJr]

Hi everyone,

I have a deja vu about this. I am sure I solved before. For two days now I can't remember how and can't get it to work.

When I try to connect to my local SSMS using a ".", it doesn't work. When I type the server name - my box name - it does. Any one knows why?

Thanks all

 

[NoCoolHandle]

It is mostlikley an issue of network library..

My memory is that "." should work for both tcpip and named pipes..

What libs are you using at the "server" and "client" levels..

They can both be different.

Rob