How to setup MS SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server Express

With Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or MSDE this was very easy – once you have installed it – it is accessible from the network. But due to improved security this does not work anymore. Now you have to fine-tune SQL Server. There is a Getting Started with the Database Engine tutorial as MSDN site, which can help you. And do not forget that we have a simple AttachDB Utility, which help you to perform simple administration tasks, like Attach/Detach and Backup/Restore in a few clicks!