To start the SQL Server Client Network UtilityThe SQL Server Client Network Utility is installed as part of Microsoft® SQL Server™ client setup. The application consists of several tabs and dialog boxes in which you can:
Important The SQL Server Client Network Utility creates registry entries for the server alias configurations and default client Net-Library. The application does not install either the SQL Server client Net-Libraries or the network protocols. The SQL Server client Net-Libraries are installed during SQL Server Setup. The network protocols are installed as part of Microsoft Windows® Setup (or through Networks in Control Panel). If a particular network protocol is not available as part of Microsoft Windows® Setup, refer to the vendor documentation for installation instructions.
Most of the capabilities of the SQL Server Client Network Utility are geared toward advanced users who want to create and edit client configuration entries because, in the majority of cases, the client default settings will work.
The most basic use of the SQL Server Client Network Utility is to change the default client Net-Library. This may be necessary when, for example, the server is running Windows 95/98 and you have not changed any of the defaults. Because Named Pipes is the default client Net-Library, and Named Pipes is not supported on servers running Windows 95/98, the client must be reconfigured. Changing the default client Net-Library to either the TCP/IP Sockets or Multiprotocol Net-Library will work.
To start the SQL Server Client Network Utility
