Note: To connect to an MS SQL 2008 database you must use SQL Server Management Studio SP3 or greater.

Before you attempt to connect, make sure you have created a database in Control Panel using the MS SQL 2008 tool.

To connect to your SQL 2008 database using SQL Server Management Studio, follow the steps listed below:

Open SQL Server Management Studio, the Connect to Server window will open. Select/enter the following:

    * Server Type: Database Engine
    * Server Name: [The SQL server name found in Control Panel Site Info Manager/MS SQL 2008]
    * Authentication: SQL Server Authentication
    * Login: [SQL 2008 Login name]
    * Password: [SQL 2008 Password]

Click connect and you will be connected to the SQL 2008 server.