When you click "Download," you will be presented with several file options. For just the management tools, look for:
π [Insert Microsoft Download Link Here - usually the Microsoft Download Center or MSDN subscriber downloads] ssms 2014 download
If you are starting a fresh project or don't have strict legacy requirements, consider downloading the latest version of SSMS (which is free and standalone). It offers improved performance, better IntelliSense, and the Dark Mode theme that many developers love! π When you click "Download," you will be presented
Before downloading and installing SSMS 2014, ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements: π Before downloading and installing SSMS 2014, ensure
SSMS-Setup-ENU.exe βββ setup.exe (Version 2014.120.2000.8) βββ master.msi βββ x64/ β βββ sql_ssms.msi (main SSMS product) β βββ vs_isoshell.msi (Visual Studio 2012 Isolated Shell) β βββ vs2012_p3.msi (VS2012 Update 3 runtime) β βββ sql_common_core.msi β βββ sql_shared_amd64.msi βββ x86/ β βββ (32-bit helper tools) βββ redist/ βββ vcredist_x64.exe (VC++ 2010/2012) βββ dotNetFx45_Full_x86_x64.exe (.NET 4.5.2)
SSMS-Setup-ENU.exe /QUIET /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS /FEATURES=Tools /INDICATEPROGRESS