To get intellisense for a 2005 or prior version of SQL Server, you will have
to purchase a third-party product. Redgate SQL Prompt is one, SQL Assistant
is another - either will work.
Jeff
"Bassam" wrote in message
> Hello,
>
> we have SQL Server 2005 in the server , to get the benefit of Intellisense
> at SSMS can I install management tools of SQL Server 2008 R2 in my PC
> (Admin) and connect to 2005 instance ? will that work ? what would I lose
> if I use 2008 R2 SSMS instead of 2005 SSMS ?
>
> Thank you
> Bassam
>
> >> Stay informed about: Intellisense to SQL Server 2005 ?