SQL Server Management Studio has been installed in this chapter in the SQL Server Management Studio installation recipe. We'll now test whether we're able to connect to our local instance.
Testing SQL Server connectivity
Getting ready
This recipe assumes that you have successfully installed SQL Server 2016 Developer Edition as well as SQL Server Management Studio.
How to do it...
- Look for SQL Server Management Studio in your Start menu and launch it.
- Once the application opens, you should see your PC's name in the Server Name field. Click on Connect. SSMS will now connect to your local SQL Server instance, as shown in the following screenshot:
- You are now able to connect to your local SQL Server instance, and we're now ready to begin work! You will get the following screen: