I’m trying to access the mssql database of my website which a web design team has designed. They have given me the ip, port, db name, user and password… but how can I connect to the mssql server?
I have tried doing it via php but I think I have to compile php without “–without-mssql” “–without-pdo-mssql”… which I would not rather do on this windows 7 computer unless I have to.
I’ve tried SQL Server Management Studio Express but I couldn’t find a way to access to a REMOTE database.
I’ve also tried Razor SQL but that did not connect either.
I almost tried something like phpmyadmin for asp.net but wanted to find an easier solution for this- without installing asp.net.
So what would be a good solution for managing a remote mssql database? Is there a program like Office Access that can handle such job?
I am a fan of Navicat:
http://www.navicat.com/en/products/navicat_sqlserver/sqlserver_detail_win.html
However, I have not used the Sql Server version, but the MySQL and Oracle versions are pretty good – MySQL is awesome (mid range price point is the only draw back).
However Navicat Lite, which is still pretty good (and can handle most server types) is free!
Just a note, has the remote DB been setup for remote connections? If not you will not be able to get access no matter what you use.