Hi John, I don't think that it can. When I try to connect to plain 2005 db's from 2000, I receive the message that I need to use the new sql studio. So, it's possible that the same holds true for express. Joseph -----Original Message----- From: John T (Lists) [mailto:johnlist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 11:46 PM To: [ISAserver.org Discussion List] Subject: [isalist] SQL Server 2005 Express http://www.ISAserver.org Does any one know if SQL Server 2005 Express can be managed using the SQL 2000 MMC? Can SQL Server 2005 Express be managed using the SQL Server 2005 MMC? John T eServices For You ------------------------------------------------------ List Archives: http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=isalist ISA Server Newsletter: http://www.isaserver.org/pages/newsletter.asp ISA Server FAQ: http://www.isaserver.org/pages/larticle.asp?type=FAQ ------------------------------------------------------ Visit TechGenix.com for more information about our other sites: http://www.techgenix.com ------------------------------------------------------ You are currently subscribed to this ISAserver.org Discussion List as: josephk@xxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe visit http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=isalist Report abuse to listadmin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx