How can I test the connectivity to the SQL Server instance from the client machine?

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How can I test the connectivity to the SQL Server instance from the client machine?
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Use the `ping` command to verify basic network connectivity to the SQL Server's IP address. Then, use the `telnet` command (or a similar tool) to test connectivity to port 1433. If `telnet` fails, it indicates a firewall or network issue preventing the connection. If `ping` succeeds but `telnet` fails, the problem is likely related to the SQL Server instance configuration or firewall settings.