Hi I have Windows Vista Home Prem, edition, and have installed SQL Server Express Edition 2005 / i also have developr edition,

after the installatino is over from where can i create, drop, alter the database? I can't see any tools for the same? any idea?

Also, If I have installed "orcas" SQL Server comes with it? if so again from where can i create,drop database objects like table, view etc...??

Thanks in advance.
Rupen.

Rupen Anjaria.:)
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You need to download and install the Sql Server Management Studio.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en


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