In-Depth Connect to SQL Server Instances SQL Live! speaker Bill Vaughn guides you through the maze of issues you''ll face as you connect to, manage, and monitor SQL Server instances. By Bill Vaughn 10 ...

When you are finished checking Log On accounts, open SQL Server Management Studio, and click the Connect to Server window’s Advanced button.

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is the principal interface for working with Microsoft SQL Server. However, many subtleties of this powerful tool evade even the most seasoned professionals.