Troubleshooting Tools (Database Engine)

This section contains information about how to troubleshoot the SQL Server 2008 Database Engine.

In This Section

• How to: Use the Dedicated Administrator Connection with SQL Server Management Studio
  Describes how to use a dedicated administrator connection (DAC) to connect to SQL Server Management Studio.

• Managing SQL Server from the Command Prompt Using sqlservr.exe
  Contains information about starting and stopping sqlservr.exe from the command prompt when you need to perform troubleshooting or major maintenance.

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Troubleshooting Concepts (Database Engine)