Managing my SQL server

When I first installed SQL 2005, I was using a trial version of SQL 2005 on my local computer, this included SQL Server Management Studio.

The trial has expired, so I need to buy or load something else to manage my DB on discount ASP.

I also of course have to manage the local (test) version of my site as well

Any recommendations? (cheap recommendations /emoticons/smile.gif

Mitch

 

I believe what I'm about to tell you is true, has been my findings anyhow.


Hopefully one of the Dasp guys will jump in with any corrections.
1) You can find the Developer edition of SQL Server 2005 for about $50.
2) You can use the free version of Visual Studio express with it's add-on SQL Server 2005 tools.
3) You can't use the Developer edition of SQL Server 2005 with the free express VS.
4) You get the whole enchilada with the Professional version of Visual Studio 2005.
5) The Developer edition of SQL Server 2000 can be used to manage your remote SQL Server 2005.

http://www.google.com/microsoft.html

http://www.programmersparadise.com/index.pasp