To do this, we need to open the SQL Server Management Studio from the Start Menu. You see a connection box where every field will be populated automatically, you have to click on Connect to continue.

Fix Windows could not start the SQL Server on Local Computer If Windows could not start the SQL server on the local computer, you can follow the solutions mentioned below.

This book is ideal for developers who are starting out with SQL Server 2008 or for this, looking at becoming database administrator.