Does SQL Server Management Studio include SQL Server?

Does SSMS include SQL Server?

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is an integrated environment for managing any SQL infrastructure. Use SSMS to access, configure, manage, administer, and develop all components of SQL Server, Azure SQL Database , Azure SQL Managed Instance, SQL Server on Azure VM, and Azure Synapse Analytics.

Is SQL Server and Management Studio same?

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is an integrated environment for managing any SQL infrastructure, from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database. SSMS provides tools to configure, monitor, and administer instances of SQL Server and databases.

Do I need to download SQL Server to use SSMS?

Install Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio To install SQL Server Management Studio 2019, you need to download it from this link. Click the "Download" button for downloading the SSMS 2019 executable file on the downloaded path. Double-click the .exe file SSMS-Setup-ENU.exe to starting installing.

Should I install SQL Server before SSMS?

You will need SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to manage SQL Server databases on local or remote instances of SQL Server. It is recommended to install SSMS as the next step.