Management Studio 2008 with SQL Server 2008 is not working?

[ArekBulski]

Hi my fellow members! This is my first post in the Database section so please be forgiving. I have the following issue.

I installed SQL Server 2008 along with my Visual Studio 2008 Express. It runs fine, because my SQL tutorials just prove that. But I cannot manage to run Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express.

After looking at it's page I came to an idea. It might be that Management Studio 2005 does not wotk with SQL Server 2008. But what can I do. I do not have or want the older server.
Download details: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express

If anyone has some knowledge to share, I am open to suggestions.

[debtboy]

Your way ahead of me as I'm only using VS2005 / SQL server 2005
so I probably won't be able to help, but...
you might be able to install Management Studio 2005
on a different machine, create a new registration and
remotely connect to manage your SQL server 2008 databases.

At the very least you might find out what's causing the problem.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help, falling behind on my upgrades.

[Jordan]

But I cannot manage to run Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express.

What happens when you attempt to run it?

[ArekBulski]

Your way ahead of me as I'm only using VS2005 / SQL server 2005
so I probably won't be able to help, but...
you might be able to install Management Studio 2005
on a different machine, create a new registration and
remotely connect to manage your SQL server 2008 databases.

At the very least you might find out what's causing the problem.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help, falling behind on my upgrades.

Nah, you are not behind of anyone. If you are suggesting to install Management Studio 2005 with SQL Server 2005, then I think it's a good idea.

What happens when you attempt to run it?

Well, the first window asks for address, login and password. I am using the Windows Authentification option, click login and then a message pops up. After format I do not have it anymore.

*update*
Hah! I think earlier I used the old 2005 version of Management Studio. Now I found also the 2008 version. Will try it out later on. Thank you both for support.

Download details: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express
Download details: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Management Studio Express