Learn how to use SQL Server Configuration Manager to configure authentication modes, service accounts, encryption options, and firewall rules for your SQL Server instance.

In [!INCLUDE msCoName] [!INCLUDE ssNoVersion] Configuration Manager use the Protocol tab on the Named Pipes Properties dialog box to view or modify the description of default pipe. To connect to a ...

Learn how to install and configure SQL Server Management Studio, download a SQL Server, and connect them on a Windows 11/10/Server computer..

When I joined the SQL Tools team as a PM back in October 2018, my top priority was to release SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 18. I expected a fair amount of work but didn’t realize how ...

Some of the new features in SQL Server Management Studio include: Intellisense/Editor: Updated support for features recently added to SQL Server 2019 such as ALTER SERVER CONFIGURATION.

How to Start SQL in Single-User Mode. Organizations can use SQL Server to reduce downtime, manage and secure databases, and discover patterns in mission-critical information to improve business ...

One of the most useful features in Microsoft System Center Operations Manager is its reporting engine. Installing it can get a little tricky, though. Here's a step-by-step guide.

In announcing SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 Preview 1 this week, Microsoft revealed Copilot AI for the tool is also being previewed, privately. A Copilot for the tool that helps users manage, ...

Client Protocols - Named Pipes Properties (Protocol Tab) [!INCLUDE SQL Server Windows Only - ASDBMI ] In [!INCLUDE msCoName] [!INCLUDE ssNoVersion] Configuration Manager use the Protocol tab on the ...