Open and Configure Object Explorer

SQL Server 2012

Open Object Explorer by using the View menu in SQL Server Management Studio. Configure Obect Explorer options by using Options on the Tools menu.

Object Explorer is visible in Management Studio by default. If you cannot see Object Explorer, on the View menu, click Object Explorer.

To configure the Object Explorer settings, on the Tools menu, click Options, and then click SQL Server Object Explorer.

Object Explorer

Connect to an Instance From Object Explorer

Manage Objects by Using Object Explorer

Object Explorer Details Pane

Custom Reports in Management Studio

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