This section shows the options and their functions available in the Add (or Edit) Network Library Configuration dialog box for Named Pipes.
Option | Description |
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Server alias |
Specify a unique name for the instance of Microsoft SQL Server that listens on the Named Pipes network library. |
Network libraries |
Specify the network library that will be used to connect to the server. Named Pipes is selected. |
Server name |
Specify the server name of the target instance of SQL Server. |
Pipe name |
Specify the pipe the Named Pipes Net-library will use to attempt to connect to the target instance of SQL Server. |