Connect to a Registered Server (SQL Server Management Studio)

Applies to: SQL Server Azure SQL Database Azure SQL Managed Instance Azure Synapse Analytics Analytics Platform System (PDW)

This topic describes how to connect to a registered server in SQL Server by using SQL Server Management Studio. If the server is not running or cannot be found on the network, Registered Servers displays an error.

To connect to a registered server

  1. If the Registered Servers pane is not visible, select View > Registered Servers.
  2. In Registered Servers, right-click a server, point to Connect, and then select Object Explorer.