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Bertie
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 Posted - 2008-08-15 : 19:35:32
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| Hello all,I've just started a new job so am in the process of learning SQL. I'm trying to install SQL server at home so I can play around with it (SQL Server 2008 express). My basic problem is that I don't have a server to connect to when trying to log into Server Management Studio! I'm sure I've being extremely foolish but how do I create one?Thanks a lot |
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elancaster
A very urgent SQL Yakette
1208 Posts |
Posted - 2008-08-15 : 19:48:43
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| if you've installed it, then you have a server. it's the name of your machine. if it's local on the same machine you can just use . (as in a full stop) which indicates the local server, then supply a user name and password (or use windows authentication). what problems / errors are you getting?Em |
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Bertie
Starting Member
7 Posts |
Posted - 2008-08-15 : 19:55:49
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| I open SQL server management studio express and in the server name box all I have is <browse for more...>. I go to browse and there's nothing there. Note that I'm windows Vista.Thanks |
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jezemine
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
2886 Posts |
Posted - 2008-08-15 : 21:48:08
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try typing . or (local) for the server name.
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sodeep
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2008-08-16 : 01:07:58
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| Put your hostname. |
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