Alright, I upgraded my dev inviroment from sp 2010, sql server 2008 r2 to Sp 2013 and SQL server 2012. I also upgraded the OS to 2012. Keep in mind is was all done through the upgrade process not a clean install.
I have ensured the service account has every permission available. The is account is the God of the SQL server, I can't elivate it any more.
TCP/IP is enabled, and is on port 1433
The windows firewalls on both machines are completely disabled.
the service account and I, are local admins
I added the alias, however it was working prior with no alias, so I have tried it both ways.
What am I missing?
went in and deleted and re- added the account- still no luck