Before you attempt to connect, make sure you have a SQL 2012 add-on feature, if not you can order one through
Control Panel.
To connect to your SQL 2012 database using SQL Server Management Studio, follow the steps listed below:
Open SQL Server Management Studio, the
Connect to Server window will open. Select/enter the following:
* Server Type: Database Engine
* Server Name: [The SQL server name found in Control Panel: Database Management > MS SQL 2012]
* Authentication: SQL Server Authentication
* Login: [SQL 2012 Login name]
* Password: [SQL 2012 Password]
Click the Options button. Under connection properties, check the box that reads "
Encrypt connection".
Click
connect and you will be connected to the SQL 2012 server.
Article ID: 1025, Created On: 3/19/2012, Modified: 4/2/2012