Getting Started with the Database Engine
New: 5 December 2005
Welcome to the Getting Started with the Database Engine tutorial. This tutorial is intended for users who are new to SQL Server 2005 and who have installed Developer, Express, or Evaluation Edition on a computer running Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 (SP1).This brief tutorial helps you get started using the Database Engine.
What You Will Learn
This tutorial shows you how to connect to the Database Engine using SQL Server Management Studio or Management Studio Express, on both the local computer and from another computer.
This tutorial is divided into two lessons:
- Lesson 1: Connecting to the Database Engine
In this lesson, you will learn how to connect to the Database Engine and enable additional people to connect.
- Lesson 2: Connecting from Another Computer
In this lesson, you will learn how to connect to the Database Engine from a second computer, including enabling protocols, configuring ports, and configuring firewall settings.
Requirements
This lesson has no knowledge prerequisites.
Your system must have the following installed to use this tutorial:
- Internet Explorer 6.0 or later.
- Either SQL Server Management Studio or Management Studio Express.
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See Also
Concepts
Other Resources
How to: Connect to SQL Server from Windows Vista
Help and Information
Getting SQL Server 2005 Assistance
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