SQL Server 2008 R2 installation/connection questions
Hi all.
My Windows Home Server connected to my home networks and I have installed SQL Server 2008 R2 on that system. I want to connect to the SQL Server installation from my laptop with SQL Management Studio with the help of Windows Credentials.
Now I am running for the answer of some few questions about the installation and connection:
What is the default instance and how is it used within SQL Server?
In the connection screen on my laptop I can select my server itself as a database engine, is this correct?
When I try to connect via step three I receive a timeout error, (Error number -2), how would I go about fixing this?
So I wish I can get any dependable help from anyone. I have posted much information here. Please help me to fulfill my desire. Thanks.








