How to configure SQL SERVER in local on windows xp os

Hi,

I need an suggestion how to run sql server in local. In my system sql server was not running in local, but when I connect to our remote data base with it's IP ,username and password, I can able to connect, but not in the local system sql server.I am using windows XP OS. I tried to register a new connectio to my local but i am getting an error the Acdess denied or connection faild.

Plz any one suggest me how to troubleshoot this problem

Regards
SarathyCould you tell some more details, Version of SQL Server, Firewall configured etc.

HTH, Jens SUessmeyer.

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