# RunEtl - A network-related or instance-specific error

There will be times when executing database related commands, it will throw a network-related error.

There were errors during execution:
 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. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server)
    The system cannot find the file specified

Use the following suggestions to troubleshoot this issue:

Follow these instructions to check if the SQL Server service is running:

1. Open Services.

2. In the list of services, look for SQL Server ([instance_name]).

3. Verify that the status of the service is Running.

4. If the service is not running, right-click the service name and click Start.

   

   Analysis Server Troubleshooting: Check SQL Server Service is running

5. Wait until the service status becomes Running.