Connecting to SQL Server 2005 database in SQL Server Management Studio Express

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I have installed Microsoft SQL Server 2005.

When I go to: Start --> All Programs --> SQL Server Management Studio Express

I don't get the Connect button highlighted, and the Server name text box is empty.

What should I do in order to connect to a database?

Thanks a lot.

Posted 6-Jun-11 5:15am

Abder_Rahman

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Sandeep Mewara · Answer 1 · 2011-06-06T05:51:00

I don't get the Connect button highlighted, and the Server name text box is empty.
Since there is no server name specified, the connect button is not highlighted/enabled.

What should I do in order to connect to a database?
Provide the database server name in the server. Then provide the connection crendetials. Try to connect now.