How to connect sql server from another computer?

Key Steps to Establish SQL Server Connection

01.

Ensure SQL Server is installed and running on the host machine. 

Key Steps to Establish SQL Server Connection

02.

Configure SQL Server to allow remote connections. This can be done via SQL Server Management Studio. 

Key Steps to Establish SQL Server Connection

03.

Enable TCP/IP protocol in the SQL Server Configuration Manager, as it is crucial for remote connections. 

Key Steps to Establish SQL Server Connection

04.

Open the firewall to allow connections on the port used by SQL Server, typically port 1433. 

Key Steps to Establish SQL Server Connection

05.

Obtain the hostname or IP address of the SQL Server host computer. 

Key Steps to Establish SQL Server Connection

06.

Ensure authentication mode is set correctly (Windows Authentication or SQL Server Authentication) depending on your needs. 

Key Steps to Establish SQL Server Connection

07.

Create a SQL Server login if using SQL Server Authentication, granting the necessary permissions. 

Key Steps to Establish SQL Server Connection

08.

Use SQL Server Management Studio or a trusted application to initiate the connection. 

Key Steps to Establish SQL Server Connection

09.

Enter the server name and authentication details in the connection dialogue. 

Key Steps to Establish SQL Server Connection

10.

Test the connection to confirm that it has been established successfully.