Chapter 9. Client Installation and Configuration

by Chris Gallelli

IN THIS CHAPTER

  • The SQL Server Client Architecture

  • Installing Client Tools

  • Client Configuration

  • Network Protocol Support

  • Installing ODBC

  • Microsoft Driver for JDBC

  • Connecting to SQL Server Over the Internet

After you have completed the installation of SQL Server 2000 on your database server, it is time to think about connecting the clients. Clients, which are typically front-end applications, require their own set of software that enables them to connect to and use an instance of Microsoft SQL Server on the network.

This chapter focuses on the installation and configuration of the SQL Server client software components, including those that facilitate communications between the client ...

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