If you want to quickly test a database connection this is it.
You can also use this to quickly execute sql command and see the output in a grid.
Provides exception information to help troubleshoot connection issues. for more details please find the link below.
Database Connection String / Command / Sql Tester - Home
********* DOWNLOAD LINKS FOR SQL SERVER EXPRESS EDITION ******
SQL 2005
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=21844
SQL 2005 SP 4
Download SQL Server 2005 Express Edition SP4 from Official Microsoft Download Center
SQL 2008 RTM (MGMT TOOLS INCLUDED )
Download details: Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2 SP2 - Express Edition - Microsoft Download Center
SQL 2012 SP1 CTP
Download Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Express from Official Microsoft Download Center
http://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/download/details.aspx?id=34700
Download Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Express from Official Microsoft Download Center
********** HOW TO INSTALL SQL SERVER STEP BY STEP GUIDE ***********
http://www.sqlserverclub.com/essentialguides/how-to-install-sql-server-2008-step-by-step-guide.aspx
http://blog.sqlauthority.com/2008/06/12/sql-server-2008-step-by-step-installation-guide-with-images/
http://www.sqlcoffee.com/SQLServer2008_0013.htm
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********** DATABASE CONNECTION SETTINGS REQUIRED DURING NPM INSTALLATION *********
In order to verify connectivity from Orion NPM server & SQL DB Server .
Please download SQL Studio Management Client and install on Orion Server to verify the connectivity from Orion server to required SQL Server. ( Please chose required Version as matching with your SQL Server installed )
If you have failure with SQL Studio Please consult your Database Manager for further support.
SQL 2008
http://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/download/details.aspx?id=7593
SQL 2005
http://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/download/details.aspx?id=8961
SQL 2012
Download Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Express from Official Microsoft Download Center
Step-by-Step: Installing SQL Server Management Studio 2008
http://www.codefrenzy.net/2011/06/03/how-to-install-sql-server-2008-management-studio/
Video Help
How to install SQL Server 2008 Management Studio Express on Windows 7 - YouTube
Please Note . Orion Configuration Wizard shares the same information as above during installation while connecting with SQL Server .
Please use the same connection information with Orion Database Manager as below