how to configure sql server 2005...

[sadaiyan]

hello ppl, i have installed sql server 2005.After that when initialize server connection
the server name is not be available there. In that connection menu there are three fields namely
server type:Database Engine
server name:null
Authentication: Windows Authentication
In the above the server name is available there.Now how to select local server.I had see that <browse for more..> in that also no server name is avalible. I installed all sample database and workstation components.Can anyone knows plz give me the solution...

[ck9663]

hello ppl, i have installed sql server 2005.After that when initialize server connection
the server name is not be available there. In that connection menu there are three fields namely
server type:Database Engine
server name:null
Authentication: Windows Authentication
In the above the server name is available there.Now how to select local server.I had see that <browse for more..> in that also no server name is avalible. I installed all sample database and workstation components.Can anyone knows plz give me the solution...

On the server name, type (local). Click Connect. Depending on the authentication type you configured, you might need to change it SQL Authentication. Login using the sa account.

-- CK