In SQL default login 'sa' can't be used in SQL Authentication...and how to find its password

Hai..while installing SQL Management R2 2008, is it any steps to enable default login 'sa' and to set password for it (login sa)
in SQL Authentication...or Is there is any possible to set password for other user login...which is created newly......
I tried to create new Login with name 'NIT' with 'SQL server Authentication' AND I ALSO ENTERED password...while i tried to connect with NIT,and its password in SQL server authetication...it throw me 18456 error...

>>>>is it any steps to enable default login 'sa' and to set password for it (login sa)
You can specify Mixed (SQL Authentication) and then  you would need  to provide a password for SA.
Can you post entire message  you are getting from?
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/sql_protocols/archive/2006/02/21/536201.aspx
Best Regards,Uri Dimant SQL Server MVP,
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