Re: SQL 6.5 sa Password, how to change?

From: Dan Guzman (danguzman_at_nospam-earthlink.net)
Date: 02/05/04

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    > After changing it I can no longer connect to SQL
    > Server. Do I need to Stop/Start the service? I changed the PW both
    through
    > Enterprise Manager, and using sp_password. In both cases I had to change
    it
    > back using sp_password to the original PW in order to connect to SQL.

    Are you having trouble connecting using 'sa' via Enterprise Manager? In
    this case, you need to edit your Enterprise Manager server registration
    properties to specify the new password. No need to restart SQL Server.

    -- 
    Hope this helps.
    Dan Guzman
    SQL Server MVP
    "PBS" <pbs@allwave.com> wrote in message
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    > OK:
    >
    > I went ahead and changed the sa password.  There must be some other gotcha
    > that I don't understand.  After changing it I can no longer connect to SQL
    > Server.  Do I need to Stop/Start the service?  I changed the PW both
    through
    > Enterprise Manager, and using sp_password.  In both cases I had to change
    it
    > back using sp_password to the original PW in order to connect to SQL.
    >
    > Any suggestions?
    >
    > Thank You,
    > Paul
    >
    >
    

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