SQL Server Management Studio Missing after 2008 R2 Install

Question

Just installed SQL Server 2008 R2 Developer Edition on my XP box. There is no sign of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Aarg. And I can\'t seem to see that specific optio

Answer 1

In some cases the option is just not anywhere on the installation menu. Check my previous answer.

Basically just use the Web Platform Installer 4.0 and get this: Products > Database > "Sql Server 2008 R2 Management Objects". Then "Management Tools" will be available, and follow previous answers.