Database Server Management 

There are a number of basic tasks that have to be performed frequently when managing a database. The following topics give step by step instructions on how to perform certain fundamental tasks.

For information about other administrative tasks, please refer to the SQL Server Books Online.

Starting and Stopping the SQL Server

Setting SQL Server Startup Options

Changing Passwords

Registering a Server

Changing the Autogrow Settings

Configuring the SQL Server

Configuring Databases

Setting Single-User Mode

Executing Queries

Moving R/3 Database Files to New Disks

Displaying the SQL Server Version