The failure could indicate a problem on the source or target server, or in the connection between the servers.
No connection was established.
To identify and resolve the issue, complete the following steps: 1. Check the activity log and server console for messages that indicate a failure or problem on the source server. 2. Check the communication connection between the servers. 3. Verify the server definition and password on both servers. 4. Verify that the target server is running. 5. Correct any identified issues.