How do I find my SQL server client?

How do I know if SQL Server client is installed?

To determine the version of SQL Server Native Client, use one of the following methods: Method 1: On the system where you want to find the version of Native Client, start the ODBC Administrator (odbcad32.exe), and then check the Version column under the Drivers tab.

What is the client for SQL Server?

A "client" is a front-end application that uses the services provided by a server such as the SQL Server Database Engine. The computer that hosts this application is referred to as the client computer. At the simplest level, a SQL Server client can reside on the same machine as an instance of SQL Server.

How do I open SQL client?

To start SQL Server Management Studio1On current versions of Windows, on the Start page, type SSMS, and then select Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.2When using older versions of Windows, on the Start menu, point to All Programs, point to Microsoft SQL Server, and then select SQL Server Management Studio.Lesson 1: Connecting to the Database Engine - SQL Server | Microsoft Docs

How do I connect to SQL Server client?

Start the SQL Server, in the dialog window for the Server name enters the name of the instance that you want to connect with. From the Authentication drop down box, select the SQL Server Authentication and for the field Login and the Password enter your credentials then click the Connect button.