problem with SQL-Server 2005 CTP

I have received visual studio 2005 beta experience kit. My kit included a version of MS SQL-Server 2005 Developer Edition CTP ( Developer Edition printed on the surface of my DVD but I don't know it's true or not ? because I saw this page: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/2005/productinfo/sql2005features.mspx and there was not Developer Edition). I had a new and fresh Windows 2003 (without SP1) installed on one of my office PCs. So I decided to install visual studio 2005 beta 2 first and then SQL-Server 2005 CTP. But after I installed SQL-Server 2005 CTP I saw nothing in my start menu even Express Manager. My question is : how can I find SQL-Server Express Manager or Management Studio . is my problem related to installing Visual Studio 2005 Before SQL-Server like this topic: http://forums.microsoft.com/msdn/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=17309

If it is how can I fix this problem?

Excuse me for my bad English writing!

thank you!

You should try posting this question to SQL Server Setup & Upgrade forum.

Thanks,
-Vineet Rao

Problem with SQL 2005 Beta 2 Reporting Services

I've just installed SQL 2005 Beta 2 onto a Windows Server 2003 SP1 box.
I've installed all the components, including Reporting Services.
When I try to connect to the web site I get the message
The request failed with HTTP status 407: Proxy Authentication Required.
Anonymous access to the web site is allowed.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Laurence
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Laurence Sharp
Senior Systems Engineer
TNS UKOn Thu, 7 Apr 2005 07:09:05 -0700, "Laurence Sharp"
<LaurenceSharp@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>I've just installed SQL 2005 Beta 2 onto a Windows Server 2003 SP1 box.
>I've installed all the components, including Reporting Services.
>When I try to connect to the web site I get the message
>The request failed with HTTP status 407: Proxy Authentication Required.
>Anonymous access to the web site is allowed.
>Any thoughts?
>Thanks
>Laurence
Hi Laurence,
Questions about RS2005 should probably go to the
microsoft.private.sqlserver2005.reportingsvcs. Despite the name it's a
public newsgroup intended for the RS2005 beta and CTPs.
Are you really using Beta 2 from June/July last year? Beta 2 has
functionality similar to RS2000 with little new.
If you are, then you should probably update BUT be sure to read
carefully CTPNotes.mht about uninstall order before upgrading.
The February CTP has new functionality and has fewer configuration
problems than earlier builds.
Andrew Watt
MVP - InfoPath

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