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In the Object Explorer select Connect -&gt; Database Engine<br />
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You will need to provide a qualified instance name and credentials.
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In the Object Explorer select Connect -> Database Engine

You will need to provide a qualified instance name and credentials.

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Thanks for the grade. Good luck.
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We have a remote SQL Server, how can I connect to it from SQL Server Management Studio?
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We have a remote SQL Server, how can I connect to it from SQL Server Management Studio?

How to connect to SQL Server from SQL Server Manamement Studio?

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning. Major improvements include the  Always On technologies and support for unstructured data types.

Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Microsoft SQL Server is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.SQL Server is available in multiple versions, typically identified by release year, and versions are subdivided into editions to distinguish between product functionality. Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning.

Microsoft SQL Server

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