Object Explorer F1 Help
The following section contains F1 Help topics for the Object Explorer pages in SQL Server Management Studio.
Object Explorer, a component of Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, connects to instances of the SQL Server Database Engine, Analysis Services, Integration Services, Reporting Services, and SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP2. Object Explorer provides a view of all objects in the services and presents a user interface to manage them. The capabilities of Object Explorer vary slightly depending on the type of service, but generally include the development features for databases, and management features for all server types.
Connection Properties Dialog Box
Databases Node (Object Explorer)
Management Node (Object Explorer)
Security Node (Object Explorer)