Installing SQL Server Manager 2014: A Step-by-Step Guide

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is a powerful tool used for managing all components within Microsoft SQL Server. It provides script editing and GUI tools that are easy to use and user-friendly, making it an essential tool for any SQL Server administrator or developer.

Before you begin the installation process, make sure you have downloaded the correct file format (.exe) from the Microsoft website. The size of the file should not exceed 620 MB. Once you have downloaded the file, run it to extract the files for installation to a temporary location. These files will be deleted right after the installation or anytime you quit the installation wizard.

To determine whether your system is 32-bit or 64-bit, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on 'My computer' or 'Computer'.

2. Select 'Properties' and look for 'System type' or 'system'.

Based on your system version (32-bit or 64-bit), choose the appropriate file for download from the list.

The SQL Server installation process begins with a screen that prompts you to accept or deny sending usage data to Microsoft. Feature usage data includes information about your hardware configuration and how you use SQL Server and its components. If you want to send feature usage data to Microsoft, check the option 'Send feature usage data to Microsoft'.

Next, you will be presented with the License Terms screen, which must be accepted in order to proceed with the installation.

Select 'New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation' to initiate the installation of a new SQL Server instance. If not already selected, choose the Installation tab on the left.

The SQL Server Installation Center is displayed once you have started the installation process. The wizard will extract the files for installation to a temporary location and may take a few seconds to complete.

Once the extraction process is finished, you can begin the actual installation of SSMS 2014. Follow the prompts to complete the installation process.

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is widely available and even has a free 'Express' version which can be downloaded directly from the Microsoft website from the following link: 'Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 2012'(http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29085).

The free 'Express' version does not include all the options other versions have, but will satisfy your basic needs. If you need more advanced features and functions, consider downloading one of the paid editions such as Enterprise Edition, Enterprise Core Edition, Business Intelligence Edition, Standard Edition, Web Edition, Express and Developer Edition.

In conclusion, installing SQL Server Manager 2014 is a straightforward process that requires some basic steps to follow. With this guide, you should be able to successfully install SSMS 2014 on your system and start managing your SQL Server components with ease.

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