This report outlines the procedure for downloading Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). SSMS is an integrated environment used to access, configure, manage, administer, and develop all components of SQL Server. Unlike previous versions, the modern iteration of SSMS is a standalone application that does not require the SQL Server engine installation package. It is available free of cost and is built on the Visual Studio shell.
Once the executable ( SSMS-Setup-ENU.exe ) has been downloaded: