> When you start SQL Server using the -f parameters, not only
> does it start SQL Server in minimal configuration mode,
> it also starts SQL Server in single user mode. Sometimes
> (or usually) SQLAgent (or SQLExecutive for 6.5) will jump
> onto the only connection. Try stoping SQLAgent and then logging in.

You meant SQLAgent/SQLExecutive used up the only connection
available with the "-f" parameter? I see. Let me try.
Thank you!

So there is no wayt ot configure the SQL Server without going
through the Enterprise Manager.