Cannot connect to (local) sql server 2008
Make following steps to solve the issue:
Cannot connect to (local).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Login failed for user 'SA'. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 18456)
reference : MSSQLSERVER_18456
Connect to SQL Server local account using "Windows Authentication".
1> Right-click on local database, Properties-> Security -> Check "SQL Server and Windows Authentication mode", click "OK".
2> Under local database, navigate to Security -> Logins -> Right-click sql server account "sa",
a) Properties -> Status -> Login: -> Check "Enabled"
b) General -> Reset password.
Click "OK"
3> Right-click on local database, click "Restart".
4> Reconnect using "SQL Server Authentication", enter sql server account "sa" and password, click "Connect", and you are in.