Microsoft SQL Server Developer + SSMS Installation Guide

This guide will help you install Microsoft SQL Server 2022 with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).

This installation guide is only applicable to Windows.

Installation Video

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 1: Choose Basic installation.

Step 2: Click Accept.

Step 3: It is recommended to leave the install location as default. Click Install.

Step 4: Click on Install SSMS first and then close this window.

Step 1: You will be directed to the SSMS download page.

Step 2: Click on the download link to download the latest installer for SSMS.

Step 3: After the download is done, run the installer file.

Step 1: It is recommended to install SSMS in the default location. Click Install.

Step 2: Click Close after the installation is done.

Step 3: To connect to the SQL Server, open Start Menu, type in “SQL” and click on SQL Server Management Studio.

Step 1: Click on Connect.

Result: You can check that the installation is successful when you don’t encounter any error when connecting.