How to Install SQL Server 2008 Management Studio
The SQL Server 2008 Management Studio application provides an interface to your database server computer. Management Studio uses what is known as a Structured Query Language (SQL) editor to run code for your database server, a user-permissions section to lock down the database, and a design wizard to help create the tables and views for your database. This software is available from your SQL Server installation CD.
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Instructions
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Insert the SQL Server 2008 installation CD or DVD into the drive. Click "Install" at the opening window. The first screen in the installation wizard is the license agreement. Read the license agreement in its entirety. To continue, click the "I agree" option, then click the "Next" button.
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Click "Install" at the prerequisite screen. These prerequisites are required before the SQL Server tools and engine can be installed on the machine. Click "Next" once the installation of prerequisites is complete.
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Click "New Installation" at the main options screen. Several other system checks process, which ensure that the system has enough memory and hard drive space for the software additions.
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Check the box labeled "Client Tools" in the list of installation options. SQL Server Management Studio is one of the client tools. Click "Next." The software will be installed on your system.
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Click "Finish" to close the installation window. The shortcut for Management Studio is found by clicking the "Start" button, selecting "Programs" and then clicking the option for "SQL Server 2008." Click "SQL Server Management Studio" to open the software.
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