I'm evaluation SF for the first time. No matter what DB server I tell it to use, it always results in a connection problem, whether it be a timeout or an login failure, and I've verified I can connect to SSMS v2005, so credentials are not the problem. The installation fails, too:



"Failed to connect to server [hostname]

...

Timeout expired. ...



Source: Microsoft.SqlServer.ConnectionInfo

..."

Michael,



This is actually an issue with the MSI, not the actual connection. We think that a service pack or patch was introduced recently that is causing this to fail. We are about to publish a new build later in the week that will prevent this from happening. We have seen this come up more often recently and have some support requests into the appropriate people. Regardless, we already have a workaround and will be publishing that build soon. Sorry for the trouble.

OK, please let me know when the beta is ready. Thanks.

Please disregard my preceding statement. I am no longer interested in this product. Regards, Mike.

Thanks