Where is SQL Server Management Studio 2012?

Question

I had SQL Server 2008 R2 and Visual Studio 2008 and 2010 on my laptop. I\'ve installed SQL Server 2012 and have finally got SQL Server Data Tools to show up, so that I can c

Answer 1

Run PowerShell and type:

gci -Path "C:\Program Files*\Microsoft SQL Server" -Recurse -Include "Ssms.exe" | Select -ExpandProperty FullName

Answer 2

I found it here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29062

This did not require any TechNet rigamarole or the use of their horrible Java 7 based download manager.

Answer 3

Select SQL Management Studio from the dropdown in Download SQL Server 2012 Express.

Answer 4

I uninstalled all parts of SQL Server 2012 using Control Panel in Windows and then reinstalled (choosing "All Features"). Now it works!

Answer 5

I just ran into this problem. I had to open back the installation for SQL Server and click Installation -> New SQL server installation or add features to existing installation. Then when we follow the instruction until we reach feature selection, just check the SQL Management tools checkbox and continue.

I have no idea why this software is considered a feature and hidden like this. It should be a stand-alone software installation.

Answer 6

Direct MSDN link to Management Studio 2012 ONLY: SQL Server 2012 Express Management Studio with Service Pack 1 (x64) - (English)