>>Hi,
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>>I have SQL Server Management Studio 2005 on my PC (this is what says on the Connect to Server window). Can I use it to connect to SQL Server 2008? TIA.
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>Yes, I believe you can. BTW, if you have IP address you can connect directly from your SQL Server - no need for VPN.
Only if the firewall the SQL Server is behind has port 1433 opened to the internet. A security risk to be sure.
Most IT departments will not allow that.
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