Fix SQL error: 26 - A network-related error occurred in SQL Server

This video explains how to configure an instance of the SQL Server Database Engine to listen on a particular fixed port by utilising the SQL Server Configuration Manager to fix SQL error 26.

Error Detail:

"A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 - Error Locating Server/Instance Specified) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: -1)"