MSSQLSERVER instance not visibile in SSMS

  • Hi,

    I have installed the sql server 2008 R2 Evaluation version(64 bit) on my machine which is runnig on windows 7 home premium(64 bit).

    however, when I start the SQL Management Studio, it does NOT See my MSSQLSERVER instance. I.

    When I look at my Services Page in task manager, I see the instance is running.

    experts, pls advise me to solve this problem.

    PS: i have attached the screen shot herewith

  • Use your local computer name as the servername, or a "." <- dot...since it's installed as the default instance.

    Post the error you receive.

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  • Thanks a lot.. I was able to login just using by pc name.

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