>>Why didn't you go with SQL 2008?
>
>Two reasons:
>1. I was not sure SQL 2008 SSMS will work on SQL 2005 since I was not sure which version of SQL 2005 got installed (Express or Development Edition)
>2. Every time I install something new I run into issues.

Let me rephrase, why didn't you go with SQL Server 2008? Why start with SQL Server version that is outdated already?