6) Utilize SQL Server Aliases SQL Server Client Network Utility allows you to create alias names for SQL Server instances. The utility also lets you associate each alias with a specific network ...

SQL Server client applications communicate with instances of SQL Server through Net-Libraries. Client Net-Libraries and Server Net-Libraries communicate over the network by exchanging network packets.

I need to connect to an MS SQL Server and use SQL Query. How can I get my hands on a free client if something like that exists?

Client-server applications emerged with a graphical user interface coupled to a back-end SQL database (frequently Oracle Database or SQL Server).

Install the Microsoft SQL Server Client for Windows 95 or NT and Microsoft SQL Server ODBC Driver (32 bit). Refer to your MS SQL Server documentation for more information.