Click "SQL Server Configuration Manager." Select "SQL Server Services" from the left pane and then right-click the server. Choose "Properties" from the context menu. Click "Startup Parameters." ...

To configure Extended Protection in SQL Server 2008 R2, follow these steps: Open the SQL Server Configuration Manager. Expand Network Configuration. Right-click on Protocols for <Your Instance Name>.

One of the most useful features in Microsoft System Center Operations Manager is its reporting engine. Installing it can get a little tricky, though. Here's a step-by-step guide.