Step 3. Install SQL Server Management Studio

  • Updated on Jul 23, 2025
  • Published on Aug 7, 2023
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Some of the procedures for sharing SQL Server require you to use SQL Server Management Studio, which is not installed with the server.

To install SQL Server Management Studio:

  1. Go to Install SQL Server Management Studio | Microsoft Learn and scroll down to Step 2

  2. Click Download SSMS 21
     
    Your browser downloads the SQL Server Management Studio installer.

  3. Open the installer file from your Downloads folder
    The Welcome dialog appears.

  4. Click Continue.
     

    Installation begins and progresses.
     

  5. Select to add any extra features, or just click Install

    The process will begin

  6. Click OK, and restart your computer