How do I create an SQL Server? -


i have fundamental , basic sql question. using microsoft sql server management studio express, how create first server? matter, how create using other required software tool?

i took @ sql server configuration manager , saw sqlepress running sql server. when added in start widow mssm studio express, server name, threw error saying cannot found or not exist. seems not right kind of server.

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to connect local instance of sqlexpress, need localhost server name.

this comprehensive guide on how create database once have connected. steps won't apply using sql express, gist of there.

  1. in object explorer, connect instance of sql server database engine , expand instance.
  2. right-click databases, , click new database. in new database, enter database name.
  3. to create database accepting default values, click ok; otherwise, continue following optional steps.

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