>>>>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.
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>>Thank you for the answer to my SQL 2005 - SQL 2008 question. 'William is right; the customer told me that I must have VPN connected in order to connect to the SQL Server. The customer is very sensitive to their security.
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>If you're connected via VPN, then you will be using SSMS installed there, right? Do they have SSMS 2005 installed?

Are you confusing VPN with remote login?