Can SQL Server 2008 access Northwind or Pubs databases?

Question

I've installed SQL Server 2008 Express with Advanced Features, but I've been having so-far insurmountable problems installing the AdventureWorks sample databases. However, I've successfully installed the Northwind sample databases, and I've downloaded the installer for the Pubs sample databases, so:

Mirko Meier · Answer

The Northwind database sample contains a sql-script for the Northwind and the pubs databases. You cann execute them as script in your Management Studio to create the databases. So SQL Server 2008 can access Northwind and pubs.