SQL Server “Login failed” in Laravel

Short summary

A Laravel developer documents a workaround for SQL Server login failures (SQLSTATE[28000]): manually creating the database in SSMS before running migrations resolved their persistent issue despite correct credentials and configuration. While noting this may not be the standard approach, it successfully unblocked development workflow.

• •SQLSTATE[28000] login error persisted despite correct credentials and SSMS verification
• •Manual database creation in SSMS before Laravel migrations unblocked the issue
• •Author treats this as a workaround, not the proper solution; includes self-promotion links

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