Configuring the SQL Server Computer to Use TCP/IP Sockets

On the SQL Server computer, run the SQL Server Setup program so that interactions with the data source use the TCP/IP Socket network library.

To specify the TCP/IP Socket network library on the SQL Server computer

1. From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to Microsoft SQL Server 6.5, then click SQL Setup.
   
   
2. Click Continue twice. The Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 ù Options dialog box appears.
   
   
3. Select Change Network Support, and click Continue.
   
   
4. Make sure the TCP/IP Sockets check box is selected, and click OK.
   
   
5. Click Continue to finish, and exit setup.