title: Connect to SQLServer running in a parallels VM
body: <p>I'm running a Windows 7 VM via Parallels on OSX.  There's an instance of SQL Server running on that VM.  I would very much like to be able to connect to that instance from my host (OSX).  I want to be able to leverage my local RoR environment with SQLServer as a backend.</p>
  
  <p>I can't get the VM to respond to any requests from my Mac and I haven't a clue where to begin the troubleshooting process.</p>
  
  <p>Can anyone provide any insights or helpful resources?</p>
  
  <p>TIA!</p>