This guide will help you install Microsoft SQL Server 2022 with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
This installation guide is only applicable to Windows.
Step 1: Go to the Microsoft SQL download page.
Step 2: Click on Download Now under Developers edition.
Step 3: After the download finishes, run the installer.
Step 4: Choose Basic installation.
Step 5: Click Accept.
Step 6: It is recommended to leave the install location as default. Click Install.
Step 7: Click on Install SSMS first and then close this window.
Step 8: You will be directed to the SSMS download page.
Step 9: Click on the download link to download the latest installer for SSMS.
Step 10: After the download is done, run the installer file.
Step 11: It is recommended to install SSMS in the default location. Click Install.
Step 12: Click Close after the installation is done.
Step 13: To connect to the SQL Server, open Start Menu, type in “SQL” and click on SQL Server Management Studio.
Step 14: Click on Connect.
Result: You can check that the installation is successful when you don’t encounter any error when connecting.