Thanks to the Winhost stalwarts, my SQL2008 DB has been created from a SQL2005 .BAK file! Is there a place on Winhost where i can run queries, execute stored procs, you know, something like Query Analyzer? This is my third day at Winhost.
I'm afraid we do not have a tool in our control panel where you can manage your database. To manage your database you will need to use SQL 2008 Server Management Studio. http://support.Winhost.com/KB/a689/how-to-connect-to-sql-server-2008-using-sql-server.aspx
Will SQL 2008 Express work? I currently have SQL2005 Express. I can try to download SQL 2008 Express. Can the database on your server be managed with SQL2008 Express? If not this is a deal breaker because I definitely cannot afford SQL 2008.
Yes, the SQL Server 2008 databases on our servers can be managed with SQL 2008 express. You will need to download SQL Server 2008 express with advanced services, which includes Management Studio with which you will be managing your database on our servers. Please follow this link to download that particular edition.