Please follow the steps listed below in order to access or connect your SQL 2008 database using SQL Server Management Studio :
Open SQL Server Management Studio, the "Connect to Server" window will open. Select/enter the following:
- Server Type: Database Engine
- Server Name: SQL Server Host
- Authentication: SQL Server Authentication
- Login: SQL 2008 Login name
- Password: SQL 2008 Password
Click "connect" and you will be connected to the SQL 2008 server.
You can create SQL Login name and set the password through control panel.