June 10, 2024

SQL Tech

How to reset Sql server password?

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For resetting sql server password there are several ways depending on the access you have.Below are the diffrent method to reset the password.

1: Open command prompt in administrator mode:

1.1:If you have forgotten the SQL Server password, you can reset it using the command prompt by following these steps:

  • Open Command Prompt.
  • Connect to your SQL Server instance using the sqlcmd utility

1.2:Goto Sql services and right click and go to property then copy server instance(-sMSSQLSERVER) name then execute below command in cmd as Adminstrator mode:

  • sqlcmd -sMSSQLSERVER
  • ALTER LOGIN [sa] WITH PASSWORD = ‘NewPassword’;
  • go
  • exit

1.3:It’s an another way for you to use SQLCMD utility to modify password if you remember the old sa password but want to reset new password but in more simplest way you can use SSMS to reset the password . Follow the steps below, executing SQLCMD commands in command prompt to set a new password.

  1. Run up the Command Prompt as Adminstrator mode.
  2. type command :sqlcmd -U someuser -P currentpassword -z newpassword.
  3. go
  4. exit

2.Reset the password using SQL Server Management Studio(SSMS).

  • Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
  • Connect to the SQL Server instance.
  • Expand the Security folder.
  • Expand the Logins folder.
  • Right-click on the login for which you want to reset the password and select Properties.
  • In the Login Properties window, enter the new password in the Password and Confirm password fields.
  • Click OK.
  • Using T-SQL
  • If you have access to the SQL Server and can execute T-SQL commands
  • Connect to the SQL Server instance.
  • Execute the following T-SQL command:
  • ALTER LOGIN [YourLoginName] WITH PASSWORD = ‘NewPassword’;
  • Replace YourLoginName with the login name and NewPassword with the new password you want to set.

Summary:Resetting a SQL Server password can be done using SSMS, T-SQL, command-line tools, or by sqlcmd utility. The appropriate method depends on the access and permissions you have. If you have administrative privileges, using SSMS or T-SQL is straightforward. If you are completely locked out,then you can use sqlcmd utility.

SQL Tech

A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server

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A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 – Could not open a connection to SQL Server)

This can be due to various reasons ranging from network issues, server settings, incorrect connection strings, or even SQL Server service issues. Here are some common steps to troubleshoot and resolve this issue:

1.Verify SQL Server is Running

Ensure that the SQL Server service is running on the server.

  • Open SQL Server Configuration Manager.
  • Check the status of the SQL Server service.
  • If the service is not running, start it.

2.Check SQL Server Instance Name

Ensure that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections.

  • Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
  • Right-click on the server instance and select Properties.
  • Go to the Connections page and ensure that Allow remote connections to this server is checked

3.Verify SQL Server Configuration

Ensure that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections.

  • Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
  • Right-click on the server instance and select Properties.
  • Go to the Connections page and ensure that Allow remote connections to this server is checked.

4.Check SQL Server Network Configuration

Ensure that SQL Server is configured with the appropriate network protocols.

  • Open SQL Server Configuration Manager.
  • Expand SQL Server Network Configuration.
  • Click on Protocols for InstanceName.
    • Ensure that TCP/IP is enabled.
    • If TCP/IP is enabled, right-click on it and select Properties. In the IP Addresses tab, ensure that TCP/IP is enabled for all appropriate IP addresses.

5.Verify SQL Server Authentication

Ensure that the SQL Server authentication mode and credentials are correct.

  • Open SSMS.
  • Right-click on the server instance and select Properties.
  • Go to the Security page and ensure that the Server authentication mode is set correctly like SQL Server and Windows Authentication mode.

Summary

To resolve network-related or instance-specific connection errors in SQL Server, follow a systematic troubleshooting approach to verify that the SQL Server service is running, network protocols are enabled, firewall settings are correct, authentication settings are appropriate, and connection strings are accurate. Additionally, checking SQL Server logs and testing connectivity.