How can I start using MS-SQL Server ( express )

Posted by Oscar Reyes on Super User See other posts from Super User or by Oscar Reyes
Published on 2010-03-10T00:54:42Z Indexed on 2010/03/15 9:00 UTC
Read the original article Hit count: 340

Filed under:

howto

|

sql-server

|

sql-server-2005

|

beginner

Hello.

I have just installed Microsoft SQL Express from here: http://www.microsoft.com/Sqlserver/2005/en/us/express-down.aspx

I need it because an example of some code I have uses it.

My question is: How do I start using it? Which port it opens by default. All I have after installing it is this:

alt text

I'm not asking for a full tutorial on how to admin MSSql, just a hint on what to do next.

I have downloaded and tested in the past Oracle XE and test it with SQuirreL SQL client with out problems.

© Super User or respective owner

Related posts about howto

How to Backup Your Web-Based Email Account Using Thunderbird

as seen on How to geek - Search for 'How to geek'
If the Gmail scare earlier this week has you thinking about backing up your Gmail or other web-based email account, we’re here to help. Read on to learn how to backup your web-based email using open source email application Thunderbird. In case you missed it, earlier this week Gmail suffered an unusual… >>> More
How to Enable Desktop Notifications for Gmail in Chrome

as seen on How to geek - Search for 'How to geek'
Last year Google rolled out desktop notifications for Google Calendar, now you can get Gmail and Gchat notifications on your desktop too. Read on as we walk you through configuring them both. Chrome’s desktop notifications are clean, easy to read, and really handy for keeping an eye on what’s going… >>> More
How to Remote View and Control Your Android Phone

as seen on How to geek - Search for 'How to geek'
If you’ve ever wished you could see your Android phone’s screen on your desktop or remote control it using your mouse and keyboard we’ll show you how in this simple guide to gaining remote access to your Android device. Why would you want to gain access? When you’re done with this tutorial you’ll… >>> More
How to Change the Default Application for Android Tasks

as seen on How to geek - Search for 'How to geek'
When it comes time to switch from using one application to another on your Android device it isn’t immediately clear how to do so. Follow along as we walk you through swapping the default application for any Android task. Initially changing the default application in Android is a snap. After you… >>> More
How to Monitor the Bandwidth Consumption of Individual Applications

as seen on How to geek - Search for 'How to geek'
Yesterday we showed you how to monitor and track your total bandwidth usage, today we’re back to show you how to keep tabs on individual applications and how much bandwidth they’re gobbling up. We’ve received several reader requests, both by email and in the aforementioned post about bandwidth tracking… >>> More

Related posts about sql-server

SQL SERVER – Beginning SQL Server: One Step at a Time – SQL Server Magazine

as seen on SQL Authority - Search for 'SQL Authority'
I am glad to announce that along with SQLAuthority.com, I will be blogging on the prominent site of SQL Server Magazine. My very first blog post there is already live; read here: Beginning SQL Server: One Step at a Time. My association with SQL Server Magazine has been quite long, I have written nearly… >>> More
How to install SQL Server 2005 Configuration Manager without installing SQL Server Management Studio

as seen on Server Fault - Search for 'Server Fault'
Hi, I need to configure SQL Server aliases on a public-facing production server. To do that, I need to install SQL Server Configuration Manager. I was not able to find a standalone installer for that, so I am having to install SQL Server 2005 Client Components. This approach is not ideal as we don't… >>> More
[MAJ] SQL Server 2005 Express Edition - La version gratuite de SQL Server 2005

as seen on ASP-PHP.net - Search for 'ASP-PHP.net'
Modification technique pour le site de l'article. >>> More
How to create SQL Server Express DB from SQL Server DB

as seen on Stack Overflow - Search for 'Stack Overflow'
I have a SQL Server 2008 DB. I want to extract SOME tables (and associated schema, constraints, indexes, etc) and create a SQL Server Express DB. It isn't a sync of the target, we stomp on it. We ONLY need to do this in the file system (not across the wire). We are not fond of the synchronization… >>> More
sql server 2000 error, error trying to connect to sql server 2005

as seen on Stack Overflow - Search for 'Stack Overflow'
i am connecting to sql server 2000 on a remote computer with a dotnet application, but when i try to open the connection it gives the following error: When connecting to SQL Server 2005, this failure may be caused by the fact that under the default settings SQL Server does not allow remote connections What… >>> More