Do you need to install SQL Server for SSMS?

Do I need SQL Server to use SSMS?

It is possible to install SQL Server Management Studio on local machine without having other SQL Server components. Below we will demonstrate different ways to install SSMS step by step on a local machine and how to connect to the remote instance using SSMS.

Is SSMS and SQL Server the same?

What is Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio? It is an integrated environment for managing any SQL infrastructure, from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database. It provides tools to configure, monitor, and administer instances of SQL Server and databases.

How does SSMS connect to SQL Server?

Connect to the SQL Server using SSMS Next, from the Connect menu under the Object Explorer, choose the Database Engine… Then, enter the information for the Server name (localhost), Authentication (SQL Server Authentication), and password for the sa user and click the Connect button to connect to the SQL Server.

Does SQL Server 2019 come with SSMS?

In the Start menu (assuming you're using Windows OS), you'll see Microsoft SQL Server 2019 , which contains Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio .