SQL Server 2005 Table Browser

Fazin · 09-30-2008, 11:40 PM

When developing with pre-existing databases, what does everyone use to do quick table browsing with SQL Server 2005? I used Aespe for previous versions, but it doesn't seem to agree with 2005.

Understandably there are a ton of applications out there (hi2u google), however wanted to field some opinions from the people who visit this forum.

PigBenis · 10-01-2008, 01:42 PM

I'm a big fan of Toad myself. I've never tried it for SQL Server, though. It's used pretty widely.

rangoth · 10-01-2008, 02:19 PM

Use the free downloadable SQL Server Management Studio

Download details: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express

It says that it only works with express, but I am almost positive that is false and you can use it to navigate any SQL 2005 DB. Of course buying the shit is better, but that should work fine.

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Fazin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 46	SQL Server 2005 Table Browser When developing with pre-existing databases, what does everyone use to do quick table browsing with SQL Server 2005? I used Aespe for previous versions, but it doesn't seem to agree with 2005. Understandably there are a ton of applications out there (hi2u google), however wanted to field some opinions from the people who visit this forum.

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10-01-2008, 01:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
PigBenis My e-peen is huge Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boiler Up Posts: 849 -65 Internets	I'm a big fan of Toad myself. I've never tried it for SQL Server, though. It's used pretty widely.

10-01-2008, 02:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
rangoth collector of stuff Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: constitution beach Posts: 863 +9 Internets	Use the free downloadable SQL Server Management Studio Download details: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express It says that it only works with express, but I am almost positive that is false and you can use it to navigate any SQL 2005 DB. Of course buying the shit is better, but that should work fine.