Brian,

Don't forget to turn on your pager after that.

People who install SQL server with a blank password tend to use it in the applications for connection strings. Those applications will not be able to connect to the database after you change the password. Be prepared to explain things to them.

Another thing: Some (me included) have their Enterprise Manager connected as SA. You may need to Edit Registration Properties in this case.

The other good advice is to make sure you added your own Windows login to SQL Server and make it a member of System Administrators (Sysadmin Rights) before you change the SA password.

Go ahead, change the password and let us know if you have any problems

Yelena