SQL Server 2008 R2 Express Login

sqlsql-server-2008

I have created a new user in SQL server 2008 R2 Express but I am unable to login with it. I can login with windows authentication. I am getting following error:

TITLE: Connect to Server

Cannot connect to .\MSSQLSERVER2.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Login failed for user 'asif37'. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 18456)

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Best Answer

Have you enabled mix-mode authentication? SQL Auth is disabled by default.

Here's the MSDN Page for configuring Auth modes: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms144284.aspx