In SS 2005, using Management Studio, how can I reset the sa password. If
not in MS then how in script?

thanks,
Gary

Look up the system stored procedure sp_password in Books Online.




On 9/9/08 5:57 PM, in article #lZ2JcsEJHA.5104@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl,
"GaryDean" <gdeanblakely@newsgroup.nospam> wrote:

> In SS 2005, using Management Studio, how can I reset the sa password. If
> not in MS then how in script?
>
> thanks,
> Gary
>
>

Hello Gary

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Online Community Support. It is Mark, a
SQL Server Engineer. I'm glad to assist you with the issue.

Based on your clear description, I understand that you would like to reset
"sa" password. Is it correct? If I misunderstand
anything, please tell me directly. It will us to resolve this issue
quickly. Once the issue resolved, I'll appreciate your verification.

To re-set the sa password, there are 2 method supported in SQL Server.
1) open SQL Server Management Studio->Security->right kick
sa->properties->type your new sa password-> OK.

2) use stored procedure sp_password to change sa password: there is an
article to share with you
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms174428.aspx

For your convenience, I make a sample here.
ALTER LOGIN sa WITH
PASSWORD = '*******'
OLD_PASSWORD = '********';
GO

If you forget the sa old password
ALTER LOGIN Victoria WITH PASSWORD = '*********';
GO

If anything is unclear or you need me explain further, please tell me.

I look forward to your update.

Thanks.

Best regards,
Mark Han
Microsoft Online Community Support
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Hi Gary,

This is Mark. I'm writing to follow up the issue.

does my explanation address your concern? Is anything I can assist with you.

I look forward your update. Thanks

Best regards,
Mark Han
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Hi Gary,

This is Mark,again. I am writing to check if anything I can assist with you.

I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks

Best regards,
Mark Han
Microsoft Online Community Support
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Sorry Mark, I got busy elsewhere. Yes, thanks that answers my question.
Gary

"Mark Han[MSFT]" <v-fathan@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Gary,
>
> This is Mark,again. I am writing to check if anything I can assist with
> you.
>
> I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks
>
> Best regards,
> Mark Han
> Microsoft Online Community Support
> ================================================== =======
> Delighting our customers is our #1 priority. We welcome your
> comments and suggestions about how we can improve the
> support we provide to you. Please feel free to let my manager
> know what you think of the level of service provided. You can
> send feedback directly to my manager at: msdnmg@microsoft.com.
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Hi Gary,

Thank you for the reply and confirmation.

If anything I can assist, please tell me.

Thanks.

Best regards,
> Mark Han
> Microsoft Online Community Support
> ================================================== =======
> Delighting our customers is our #1 priority. We welcome your
> comments and suggestions about how we can improve the
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> know what you think of the level of service provided. You can
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