local server

maybe this can sound like a really stupid and basic question, but I dont have access to a remote server and i want to know how can I conect to a local server in my own machine.

if you expect a seepdy and accurate response , you must explain the full scenario... What version/Edition of sql server, what all are the action you have taken, whats the errror you got... pse be more descriptive...

madhu

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I have the same problem too. I'm Win xp pro Sp2 + Vs2002 + Vs2005 Pro. Sqlexpress 2005 is running. I want to connect with the master.mdf or create a new DB or attach an old sqlserver 2000 db as I did it with msde. Need I to install something else ? I 'm a beginner in Vs2005, in Sql server 2005 ... and english language too ! Many thank's

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this has been discussed in this topic ... just refer this and tell whether it solves your problem or not

http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=1266332&SiteID=1

Madhu

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I'm still Lungomare. I had to get another account because the other doesn't work anymore: not a good day... Thank you Madhu, my problem is another, a step behind: in the past i worked with VS2002 and sqlserver 2000 Enterprise Manager to project and manage my DB out from code. Must i reinstall sqlserver 2000 or any other tool ? I'd thought sqlserver express was enough... This is what i'm trying to do : VS2005, explore server, create new DB, server name : local, use win authentication, new db name: lungomare, the response is "PROVIDER NAMED PIPES : ERROR 40 ".