Learn how to install and configure SQL Server Management Studio, download a SQL Server, and connect them on a Windows 11/10/Server computer..

Get Microsoft SQL Server Data Tools – Business Intelligence for Visual Studio 2012, then download it. The installer should start and any updates should be included.

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SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is the principal interface for working with Microsoft SQL Server. However, many subtleties of this powerful tool evade even the most seasoned professionals.