"willie" <@> wrote in message news:uyyQ7q$TFHA.2128@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> anyone here can guide me to make my .net works.
> i cant connnect to SQL data.
>
>

"Peter van der Goes" <p_vandergoes@toadstool.u> wrote in message
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> "willie" <@> wrote in message
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> > anyone here can guide me to make my .net works.
> > i cant connnect to SQL data.
> >
> >
> Information please.
> Do you have MSDE or some other version of SQL Server installed?
> Are you using Visual Studio .NET 2003 or some other product? Please
specify.
> What do you see in Server Explorer?
> Details of you situation will allow for better answers.
>
> --
> Peter [MVP Visual Developer]
> Jack of all trades, master of none.
>
>

"willie" <@> wrote in message news:eL$DFmKUFHA.3840@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> installed:
> SQL Server 2005 Express Edition CTP.
> MDAC 2.8
> .NET Framework 2.0
>
> able to help?
>

"willie" <@> wrote in message news:O6aSL0XUFHA.1432@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>I am new to SQL:
> very sorry.
>
> i downloaded SQL Server 2005 Express Edition CTP
> only see "SQL Configuration Manager" and "SQL Server Surface Area
> Configuration" in my Start Button.
> and i dont know how to use it.
>
> I dont see Database Explorer.
> I dont see SQL Express Manager.
> I guess Database is empty.
>
> so sorry.
> hope you are willing to help.
> i can run aspx file.
>
>

"Peter van der Goes" <p_vandergoes@toadstool.u> wrote in message
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> "willie" <@> wrote in message
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> > installed:
> > SQL Server 2005 Express Edition CTP.
> > MDAC 2.8
> > .NET Framework 2.0
> >
> > able to help?
> >
> What happens when you try to create a connection to a database in Database
> Explorer?
> What do you see when you open SQL Express Manager and connect to your SQL
> 2005 instance? Do you see your databases there and can you access them?
> Again, you'll need to provide more details about your situation.
>
> --
> Peter [MVP Visual Developer]
> Jack of all trades, master of none.
>
>

"Peter van der Goes" <p_vandergoes@toadstool.u> wrote in message
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> "willie" <@> wrote in message
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> >I am new to SQL:
> > very sorry.
> >
> > i downloaded SQL Server 2005 Express Edition CTP
> > only see "SQL Configuration Manager" and "SQL Server Surface Area
> > Configuration" in my Start Button.
> > and i dont know how to use it.
> >
> > I dont see Database Explorer.
> > I dont see SQL Express Manager.
> > I guess Database is empty.
> >
> > so sorry.
> > hope you are willing to help.
> > i can run aspx file.
> >
> >
> SQL Express Manager is a separate download. If you didn't download and
> install Visual Studio 2005 Beta 2, you won't see Database Explorer.
> Here's the link for SQL Express Manager:
>
>
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3212a9a2-b658-4710-b04e-8a28355f836d&DisplayLang=en
>
> Then, you'll need a book or other source to show you how to create and/or
> import databases in your SQL Server instance.
>
>
> --
> Peter [MVP Visual Developer]
> Jack of all trades, master of none.
>
>

"willie" <@> wrote in message news:OHLoqXYUFHA.2664@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Thanks again.
>
> i have installed SQL Server Manager.
> what is the best configuration?
> Server Instance: enter my dns server name Example:dns.domain.com?
>
>

"Peter van der Goes" <p_vandergoes@toadstool.u> wrote in message
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> "willie" <@> wrote in message
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> > Thanks again.
> >
> > i have installed SQL Server Manager.
> > what is the best configuration?
> > Server Instance: enter my dns server name Example:dns.domain.com?
> >
> >
> Try logging on with .\SQLExpress
> That should get you connected.
>
> I suggest you start going through the online documentation for SQL Server
> 2005 Express:
>
> http://lab.msdn.microsoft.com/express/sql/
>
> --
> Peter [MVP Visual Developer]
> Jack of all trades, master of none.
>
>