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When I login to Amlib I receive an SQL Server error 20016 which refers to the SQL Server does not exist or access denied

Symptom
  • An error occurs at the Amlib Login Window and connection does not take place
    • The error shown is number 20016 and cites that the SQL Server does not exist or access is denied
Applies to
  • Amlib Login aborts
Resolution

Contact your IT support to find out whether changes have occurred on the network or firewalls. This error could occur if :

  1. The firewall on the SQL server has refused the connection, or
  2. The SQL server is not configured to accept remote connections.
Additional information
Page ID
31640