Accessing the new SQL Server Instance
To access a newly created SQL server instance:
1. Open SQL Server Management Studio from the Windows Start menu.
2. In the Connect to Server dialogue box:
OPTION | DESCRIPTION |
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Server type | |
Server name | Type the server name and instance. For example: localhost\NEW_INSTANCE |
Authentication | Select SQL Server Authentication. |
Login | sa |
Password | Enter password specified during installation. |
3. Click Connect.
4. In the left pane confirm that you are connected to the new SQL server instance.