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How Do You Connect To A Server In SQL Enterprise Manager?

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How Do You Connect To A Server In SQL Enterprise Manager?

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SQL Enterprise Manager is the front end for a database administrator to connect to an SQL server. Once you are connected, you can manage and back up your databases, create logins, troubleshoot performance and/or write queries against the SQL server database. Click on the following: “Start,” “All Programs,” “Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (or 2008)” then “SQL Server Management Studio.” Select “Connect.” The “Database Engine” button will appear on the left-hand side of SQL Server Management Studio underneath the “Object Explorer” heading. A “Connect to SQL Server” window will appear. Type in the applicable server name. Choose an authentication method. You have the choice of Windows or SQL Server authentication. If you choose Windows authentication, you need a valid Windows account to connect to an SQL server. If you choose SQL authentication, you need a valid login and password in SQL Server to connect. Click the “Connect” button. You are now connected to an SQL server and can begin administe