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Error The project could not be deployed to the 'localhost' server because of the following connectivity problems :
A connection cannot be made. Ensure that the server is running.
To verify or update the name of the target server, right-click on the project in Solution Explorer, select Project Properties, click on the Deployment tab, and then enter the name of the server. 0
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Microsoft SQL Server is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.SQL Server is available in multiple versions, typically identified by release year, and versions are subdivided into editions to distinguish between product functionality. Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning.
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If you open 2008 service configuration manager, it won't display the others.
You can also directly start or stop the service using "Services" application.
Now to solve the deployment issue. User actual instance name rather than local host.