Today’s README file explains how to create connection strings to SQL Server databases using Visual Studio’s ... fix common SQL Server Management Studio ‘Connect to Server’ errors.

Using a series of demos drawn from his latest book, Bill guides you through the maze of issues you'll face as you connect to, manage, and monitor SQL Server instances—including the new SQL Express ...

Starting a new project in Visual Studio and opening Server Explorer from the Toolsbox or by choosing View > Server Explorer is how you can connect to your SQL Server database. Select dd Connection’.