Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone - Connecting to a Database Instance and Creating a Database

This video tutorial guides users through launching Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, connecting to a SQL Server, writing and executing queries, and creating and validating a new database. It covers the steps to launch the application, connect using Windows authentication, write SQL queries, and create a database named 'school'. The tutorial also explains how to validate the creation of a database and highlights naming conventions and restrictions.

What should you do if you encounter an abnormal experience while launching SSMS?

• Contact the instructor for assistance

• Reinstall the software

• Restart your computer

• Ignore the issue and proceed

What information is prefilled in the connection dialog box when connecting to SQL Server?

• Your password

• Your email address

• The server name

• The database name

Which keyboard shortcut opens a new query window in SSMS?

• Ctrl + E

• Ctrl + S

• Ctrl + N

• Ctrl + Q

What is the first keyword used to create a new database in SQL?

• CREATE

• SELECT

• UPDATE

• INSERT

How can you confirm that a new database has been successfully created?

• By checking the server status

• By checking the system logs

• By restarting SSMS

• By refreshing the databases list

What should you avoid doing with system databases?

• Deleting them

• Renaming them

• Backing them up

• Viewing their properties

What naming convention is recommended for database names to avoid errors?

• Using spaces

• Using dashes

• Using camelCase or underscores

• Using special characters