How to Install Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio on XP
The Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio is an application used to manage database servers. The software was introduced with the SQL Server 2005 version and is still bundled with current versions of Microsoft's database software. In SQL Server 2005, the software is not automatically installed when you install the database server. Therefore, you need to install the Management Studio application optionally. This application's install files are found on your SQL Server Management Studio CD or DVD.
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Instructions
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Place your installation diskette into the computer's drive. The Management Studio can be placed on the server or on a client machine that will connect to the database on the network.
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Double-click the "My Computer" icon on the Windows desktop. Right-click the CD or DVD drive where the diskette is inserted. Select "Explore" from the menu options. This opens a window with a list of directories and files on the diskette.
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Double-click the "Tools" folder on the installation diskette. This folder contains all the extra tools and accessories for a SQL Server database.
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Double-click the "SqlRun_Tools.msi" file. This starts a wizard that guides you through the SQL Server Management Studio installation. The installation is simple and only has a few prompts. Follow the instructions to install the software. Installing the software only takes a few minutes.
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Click the Windows Start button and select "All Programs." Click on the "SQL Server" program folder. Within this folder is the newly installed SQL Server Management Studio shortcut where you can start the program.
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