Difference between revisions of "Connecting to Database - MS SQL"

Revision as of 10:26, 22 November 2012

SQL Management Studio

• Use the following steps to log into your MS SQL database using SQL Management Studio

1. Log into the WCP and click "MS SQL"
2. Copy the server listed for your database. For example: "sql1.hostek.com"
3. Open SQL Management Studio
4. Paste the server you copied from step 2 into the "Server name" field
5. Set "Authentication" to "SQL Server Authentication"
6. Enter the database username and password and click "Connect"

• You can also hide the system objects in SQL Management Studio by using the following steps:

1. Click "Tools"
2. Select "Options" from the menu
3. Click "General" under "Environment"
4. Check the box for "Hide system objects in Object Explorer" and click "OK"
5. Restart SQL Management Studio and Reconnect to your database.

MyLittleAdmin

• Use the following steps to log into your MS SQL database using MyLittleAdmin

1. Log into the WCP and click "MS SQL Tools"
2. Select your database and user
3. Click "MyLittleAdmin"