How do I open SQL Server Management Studio 2014 after installation?

To start SQL Server Management Studio

  1. On current versions of Windows, on the Start page, type SSMS, and then click Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
  2. When using older versions of Windows, on the Start menu, point to All Programs, point to Microsoft SQL Server, and then click SQL Server Management Studio.

Is SQL Server Management Studio 2014 free?

Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express is free and contains feature-rich editions of SQL Server that are ideal for learning, developing, powering desktop, web & small server applications, and for redistribution by ISVs. The SQL Server 2014 Express release includes the full version of SQL Server 2014 Management Studio.

Where is SQL Server Management Studio installed?

Usually, SSMS is installed on the same machine (server) where the SQL Server Engine and other features are installed, but sometimes database developers do not have remote access to the database server and they need SSMS installed locally and connect to the remote databases.

How do I install SQL Configuration Manager?

Take the following steps to access the SQL Server Configuration Manager:

  1. Click Start.
  2. Select All Programs.
  3. Select Microsoft SQL Server 200X.
  4. Select Configuration Tools.
  5. Select SQL Server Configuration Tools.
  6. Select SQL Server Configuration Manager.

How do I download and install SQL Server 2014?

Steps

  1. Navigate to the Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express download page.
  2. Click on “Download” and in the window that comes up, scroll down until you see “MgmtStudio 32BIT\SQLManagementStudio_x86_ENU.exe” and click on the check box next to the name (select this option regardless of the OS used).

How do I know if I have SSMS installed?

In order to check whether SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) has been installed successfully, you need to select start menu of your server and then further select the SQL Server 2012 menu. You will find the link to SQL Server Management Studio there.

How do I open SSMS file after installation?

Solution

  1. Click Start, Programs, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, SQL Server Management Studio.
  2. On the Connect to Server menu, expand the drop-down arrow for ‘SQL Server’ and select the SQL Server name.
  3. Under the ‘Connect using’ section, select the needed authentication mode:

How do I open the Configuration Manager in SQL Server 2014?

Take the following steps to access the SQL Server Configuration Manager via Computer Manager:

  1. Click the Windows key + R to open the Run window.
  2. Type compmgmt. msc in the Open: box.
  3. Click OK.
  4. Expand Services and Applications.
  5. Expand SQL Server Configuration Manager.

Is Microsoft SQL management studio free?

Microsoft has announced the latest release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) in April as a free download.

What is server management studio?

SQL Server Management Studio is an Integrated Environment that allows the user to manage, configure, administer and develop in Microsoft SQL Server.

What is a 64 bit SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit) is a powerful and reliable data management system that delivers a rich set of features, data protection, and performance for embedded application clients, light Web applications, and local data stores.