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shakthiA
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12 Posts

Posted - 2009-03-31 : 08:53:39
Hi

I installed Sql Server 2005 ManagemenStudio in my local machine to create sample tables in my local database. When I open the Sql Server its keep on asking me to connect to the server, can't I create local database and create tables and stored procedure there.

Can any one help me please.

Thanks in advance,

DonAtWork
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2167 Posts

Posted - 2009-03-31 : 09:36:36
Sounds like you installed only SSMS and not the database engine.

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visakh16
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Posted - 2009-03-31 : 13:09:34
look in start -> programs to find surface configuration manager and check for database engine.also check if mssqlservice is running
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