Hi,
I have installed SQL Server 2016 Express on my Home PC and have set up a database, but I want to be able to use my laptop to connect to the server on my Home PC on my way to/from work to continue working.
I have enable TCP/IP protocol. I have set a fixed port and configured Windows Firewall. Remote Connections enabled. I've done all that, but I still cannot get the laptop to connect. I suspect I need to create a Login on the server for my laptop? The problem is, my laptop doesn't appear in the Locations. How can I get it to show up in Locations? I've added both my Home PC and Laptop to a Windows Homegroup but it still won't find it. I know I'm making a big mistake here somewhere!
NEW-MAIN-PC\SQLEXPRESS is the server\instance. PC SSMS Login is NEW-MAIN-PC\Jason. The laptop SSMS login is JSKORPIO-LAPTOP\Jason. I want to be able to connect remotely with my laptop. What am I doing wrong here?