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When adding datastore in CAC, error "Named pipes provider could not open a connection to sql server [53]"

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Problem

Error "Named pipes provider could not open a connection to sql server [53]" occurs when attempting to add datastore in Contributor Administration Console (CAC)

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Document Information

More support for:
Cognos Planning

Software version:
10.1, 8.4.1, 8.4, 8.3

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
416235

Modified date:
09 May 2025

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swg21461235

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