SQLException: A network-related or instance-specific error... [Error: 52]

SQLException: A network-related or instance-specific error... [Error: 52]

Issue:


Forecast 5 cannot continue because of an exception occured: SqlException



Solution:

 

This error is generally caused because the Forecast 5 cannot find the SQL Server you are trying to connect to.


Please check that your computer can see the SQL Server through SQL Query, that the named pipes and TCP/IP are enable, that your config file is pointing to the correct SQL Server and that you have permissions to that server.


If you are still unable to connect, please contact support@forecast5.com


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