It looks like you are trying to connect the SQL Express on your vCenter by the name. I don't believe you can and wouldn't recommend connecting to that SQL instance. You could stand up your own version of SQL Epress, but only if you are a very small environment or testing Orion Products due tot he limitations around using SQL Express. You also want to make sure it allows remote conenctivity as well when not installed on the same server as the Application.
Best Regards,
Derik Pfeffer
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