How install SQL Server SSMS after installing?

How do I install SQL Server Management Studio after installation?

Connect to a SQL Server instance Start SQL Server Management Studio. The first time you run SSMS, the Connect to Server window opens. If it doesn't open, you can open it manually by selecting Object Explorer > Connect > Database Engine. For Server type, select Database Engine (usually the default option).

Does installing SSMS install SQL Server?

Usually, SSMS is installed on the same machine (server) where the SQL Server Engine and other features are installed, but sometimes database developers do not have remote access to the database server and they need SSMS installed locally and connect to the remote databases.

How do I open SQL Server Management Studio after installation?

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.

Does SSMS come with SQL Server?

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is a software application first launched with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 that is used for configuring, managing, and administering all components within Microsoft SQL Server.