unable to connect sql server authentication

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im using windows server 2008 R2(OS), and in that im installing sql server 2008 R2, when im using sql server to connect to database only windows authentication works ,
when im using sqlserver authentication i got login failed , plz help me

Posted 4-Aug-12 20:02pm

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Mehdi Gholam · Answer 1 · 2012-08-04T20:09:00

Solution 2

Make sure your server is in Mixed Mode authentication.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms188670.aspx[^]

http://www.hosting.com/support/windows-vps/mixedmode[^]

Posted 4-Aug-12 20:09pm

Mehdi Gholam

Christian Graus · Answer 2 · 2012-08-04T20:04:00

Solution 1

If you use the right username/password, then it will work, because if windows authentication works, then you have a good connection to the DB, so the only thing you need, is a correct username and password

Posted 4-Aug-12 20:04pm

Christian Graus