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SQL Server 2008 – M anagement Studio. Learningcomputer.com. Overview. Central location for database administration and development Supports most administrative tasks for SQL Server. A single, integrated environment for SQL Server Database Engine management and authoring.
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SQL Server 2008 – Management Studio Learningcomputer.com
Overview • Central location for database administration and development • Supports most administrative tasks for SQL Server. • A single, integrated environment for SQL Server Database Engine management and authoring. • Non-modal and resizable dialogs allow access to multiple tools while a dialog is open. • A common scheduling dialog that allows you to perform action of the management dialogs at a later time. • An integrated Web browser for quick browsing of MSDN or online help. • A new activity monitor with filtering and automatic refresh. • Integrated Database Mail interfaces.
Getting down and dirty • You can launch it from Start menu or File location • C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Tools\Binn\VSShell\Common7\IDE • First we will discuss the general layout including • File Menu • Toolbar • Registered Server • Object Explorer • Code area
File and Toolbar Menu • Lots of information here, some of the highlights are: • File – Connect object explorer • Edit – Advanced • View – Windows • Tools – Profiler, Tuning Wizards, Option • Windows – Switch between windows and change layout • Help – great resource for several topics • Toolbar • Demo
Registered Servers • You group the server by functional areas • Add or remove server registration • Customize connection property • Export and import server list to and from another server • Demo
Object Explorer • This is what I call “Meat and potatoes” part of management studio • You can connect to difference SQL Server services • Ability to change server and database configuration settings • When you connect to the database engine, there is a hierarchy of objects grouped by logical areas • Filter option to limit the number of displayed objects • Customized context menu for quick tasks • Demo
Miscellaneous Topics • Built in reporting functionality on server and database status • Powerful scripting capabilities available at multiple locations • Some Intellisenseavailable in Query Window