Each time I launch the install, it launches the SQL Server Express 2008 panel instead of Management Studio why ?
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maybe you've not installed all the components n driver it requires, have you?
frabiacca
2009-10-18 00:17:33
programmernovice
2009-10-18 00:20:54
+1
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Just go to Installation -> New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation -> Add features to an existing instance. If You downloaded Management Studio installation, you'll have option with it. It is really dumb that You have to do it this way, but that is how it works:)
LukLed
2009-10-18 01:08:10
I'm trying it right, it makes me crazy ! They have become worst than Oracle Install !
programmernovice
2009-10-18 18:00:28
Well it still doesn't work for me : it only list SDK to install :(
programmernovice
2009-10-18 18:03:31
LukLed
2009-10-18 18:14:58
Yes I donwloaded from here but how can it be since the title of the page is Management Studio Express 2008 ?!!!
programmernovice
2009-10-20 19:42:13
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It is weird and I think the whole installation needs to be re done, (im having my own issues with it right now!)
I just installed management studio express on top of my SQL express 2008 installation and I had to do it by selecting a new installation / instance at the selection screen. If you select modify a existing installation, it only shows the components already installed.
When you do this, it only installs the management studio - nothing else despite it looking like it will from the selection screen.
Wil
2009-10-23 23:22:37
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You need to follow the same steps when installing Studio Express as you would to install Sql Express (or a new instance of):
Installation > New Sql Server standalone... > click OK/NEXT until you're sick of it > Perform a new installation of.... > OK/NEXT a few more times > and there it is, "Management Tools - Basic"!
MS recommended best practices installer workflow (ya know, MSRBPIWF)...
Seba Illingworth
2010-03-01 00:01:42
Hahaha! Actually you are correct. I had to continue install four times, before the management tools were visible. Thus far, I've worked with this install in 6 hours consecutive. The thing that made it - was to delete the MSSqlExpress install package, and then dbl-click the MSSqlServerMgt Studio 2008. Love it :)
BennySkogberg
2010-09-24 11:31:34
+3
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Ok, I just need to vent little bit and add myself to the list of angry users. Why they went ahead and messed up the SQL installer is beyond me.
Took me 1+ hour to install SSMS because TO ADD A FEATURE you must select PERFORM A NEW INSTALLATION grrr....
Anyway, a good step-by-step with images (that saved my day) can be found http://www.asql.biz/Articoli/SQLX08/Art3_1.aspx#SSMSonSQLX
Radu094
2010-03-03 20:00:27