What is the difference between SQL Express and SQL Server Management Studio?

Is SQL Server Express the same as SQL Server?

SQL Server Express is a full database engine, containing much of the same functions and features as SQL Server Standard. It also includes the SQL Server Management Studio for more advanced management and configuration of the database.

What is the difference between Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio?

Microsoft SQL Server belongs to "Databases" category of the tech stack, while Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio can be primarily classified under "Database Tools".

What is SQL Express and management studio?

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.

Does SQL Express come with SSMS?

SQL Server Express includes several GUI tools for database management. These include: SQL Server Management Studio - since 2012 SP1; before that, only a stripped-down version called SQL Server Management Studio Express is provided. SQL Server Configuration Manager.