Many SQL Server users often wonder where to find SQL Server Management Studio 2016. In previous versions of SQL Server, SSMS was automatically installed along with the SQL Server Engine. However, this posed a problem for users who only needed SSMS installed on their client machines without the SQL Server Engine.
With the release of SQL Server 2016, Microsoft has resolved this issue by making SQL Server Management Studio 2016 available as a separate installation. This means that users can now install SSMS without having to install the entire SQL Server Engine.
If you’re unsure how to install SQL Server Management Studio 2016, you can follow these step-by-step instructions:
- First, download the SQL Server 2016 installation media from the official Microsoft website.
- Once the download is complete, run the installation file.
- On the Installation Type page, select “New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation.”
- Follow the prompts and select the desired installation options.
- On the Feature Selection page, make sure to select “Management Tools – Complete” to install SQL Server Management Studio.
- Continue with the installation process and wait for it to complete.
- Once the installation is finished, you can launch SQL Server Management Studio 2016 from the Start menu or by searching for “SSMS” in the Windows search bar.
By following these steps, you can easily install SQL Server Management Studio 2016 on your machine without the need to install the entire SQL Server Engine.
It’s worth noting that SQL Server 2016 Developer Edition is now available for free. This means that developers can take advantage of all the features and capabilities of SQL Server 2016 without any cost.
For a more visual guide on how to install SSMS 2016, you can watch the video tutorial provided in the blog post.
With the availability of SQL Server Management Studio 2016 as a separate installation, users can now easily access their SQL Server databases without the need for the entire SQL Server Engine. This provides greater flexibility and convenience for SQL Server users.
So, if you’re looking to install SQL Server Management Studio 2016, follow the steps outlined in this blog post and start managing your SQL Server databases with ease.