Dec 23, 2024 · If you still have the database intact you can try doing a new install and connecting to it. You will need the original database connection parameters and connection info. If you have not already deleted anything try running the Configuration …

After migrating the SQL server to a new machine, or deploying a new SQL server, you get the following error in the Configuration wizard when trying to configure the database: A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server.

This article discusses about the following error when connecting to Orion database: 'A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible.

If you need to change the database used by the SolarWinds Platform, complete the full Configuration Wizard. Using the Reconfigure database connection option will not enable you to create a new database, you can only use the existing one.

SolarWinds recommends searching the name of the product, the version number, any error codes or messages displayed, and the general issue you found. Check your Customer Portal for any new hotfixes. Use Orion Insights to perform a check on your current deployment environment and notify you of any issues.

If you are unable to connect to the SQL Server database, ensure that: The appropriate certificate was imported into the cacerts directory. The path to the WHD home directory is correct.

I'm working on a new installation of NPM and a (new installation) dedicated (separate) DB. After the installation I get this error message: Any suggestions as to how to fix it? I've enabled "Windows Authentication" on the SQL server> Security settings and reset but didn't make any difference. Still getting the error. Thanks

Unable to open new database connection all pooled connections were in use and max pool size was reached error in the Solarwinds Platform. This page provides steps on how to resolve the error: The service was unable to open a new database connection when requested. Exception Timeout expired.

However, while running the configuration wizard, I am getting an error "A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections".

The Configuration Wizard is reporting this error because the SQL account you have assigned to your Orion installation has not been configured with appropriate permissions to access your Orion database. You must create a new SQL account with required permissions for your Orion installation, as indicated in the following procedure.