In SQL Server 2008 the new Connection Status Bar at the bottom of the Query editor window shows you your connection status as well as information about your query such as the number of Rows returned. The default manila envelope color can be changed by following the steps below.
1. Start SQL Server Management Studio as usual.
2. At the Connect to Server logon dialog box select “Options” in the “Connection Properties” leaf.
3. In the “Connection” leaf select the check box to “Use custom color:”
4. The click “Select” and chose your color from the Color dialog box and then select “OK”.
5. Next select “Connect” to logon to the SQL Management Studio.
Note: When you connect to your sever you have to execute a query and then at the bottom of the query editor pane your connection status bar will be visible using the color you specified.
Tip: To revert back to the default color repeat steps 1 and 2 and in the “Connection” leaf select the check box to “Reset All” and the “Use custom color:” check box will be automatically deselected.
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