How to create an alias of database in SQL Server

Question

We have a very old software has been created around 10 years ago and we don\'t have source code.

The software uses two databases, DB01 and DB02

Answer 1

You can create an alias from 'SQL Server Configuration Manager' under Configuartion Tool in SQL Server Folder.

Detailed source : http://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/1620/how-to-setup-and-use-a-sql-server-alias/

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms190445.aspx