Else, if we select ‘Mixed Mode (Windows Authentication & Windows Authentication)’ then Authentication will be defaulted to “SQL Server Installation.” Authentication: This is defaulted to “Windows Authentication” if we use “Windows Authentication” during SQL Server Installation.Generally, we use the server name as “Machine name\Instance.” Here Instance is the name given to SQL Server instance while SQL server installation. Server name: This is Server’s name where MS SQL Server is installed and need to establish the connection with that server.Other Server type includes Analysis, Reporting & Integration Services. We will be working on ‘Database Engine’ for creating and working with Database.
Let’s understand each of the above fields Server Name defaults to the name selected while installing MS SQL server. Go To Start Menu>Programs>Microsoft SQL Server Tools 18> Microsoft SSMS 18.īelow ‘Connect to Server’ screen will appear. Now, we’re ready to open “Management Studio. Step 5) Once Completed, SSMS Setup will show the below screen with “Setup Completed” message.