Named Pipes must be enabled for the instance

Named Pipes is a protocol that enables network users to connect to the Microsoft SQL Server. If Named Pipes is disabled for the instance you wish to use for Mamut Business Software, it will not be possible to use the program in a multi-user environment. For a single-user installation, i.e. the program and database will be installed and used on one computer only, this message will be a warning only. In this instance you do not need to do anything, but we nevertheless recommend that you complete the required steps if there is a possibility that you may change to a multi-user installation at a later stage.®

How to enable Named Pipes for the instance

  1. Complete the installation of Mamut Business Software, but do not open the program for the first time startup wizard.
  2. Once done, go to Start - All programs - Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 - Configuration Tools - SQL Server Configuration Manager.
  3. Expand the group SQL Server Network Configuration.
  4. Click on Protocols for MAMUT.

    Note! MAMUT is the default name for the instance and is suggested during the installation. If you have chosen another instance, you need to replace MAMUT with the name you have chosen.

  5. Right click on Named Pipes and select Enable.
  6. Then click on SQL Server Services.
  7. Right click SQL Server (MAMUT) and select Start or Restart.
  8. Close SQL Server Configuration Manager.
  9. Open Windows Explorer and browse to the Mamut.ini. You will find this via the following path:
    In Windows Vista and older: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Public Mamut\Mamut.
    In Windows 7 and newer: C:\Users\Public\Public Mamut\Mamut.
  10. Open Mamut.ini and add the line: Server=(local). If you already have a line with Server=, add (local).
  11. Close and save Mamut.ini.

Named Pipes have now been enabled for the instance. You can start the program and run the first time startup.

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