Open and Configure Object Explorer
Open Object Explorer by using the View menu in SQL Server Management Studio. Configure Obect Explorer options by using Options on the Tools menu.
Viewing Object Explorer
Object Explorer is visible in Management Studio by default. If you cannot see Object Explorer, on the View menu, click Object Explorer.
Configuring Object Explorer Options
To configure the Object Explorer settings, on the Tools menu, click Options, and then click SQL Server Object Explorer.
See Also
Concepts
Connect to an Instance From Object Explorer