Is it possible to run SQL Server Management Studio Express from CD without installing it on the computer?
I need it sometimes to provide support for the client but do not want to install/uninstall it.
A:
No, you can't you have to install it
can you not connect remotely maybe?
SQLMenace
2009-01-22 21:20:30
+1
A:
If you're doing basic support, you can simply use SQLCMD to run queries/procs. Other than that I don't think there is any way to run it without installing it. There are a few questions on SO about alternatives to Management Studio that you may be able to install on a cd/key though.
Dalin Seivewright
2009-01-22 21:29:23
A:
The SQL 2000 isqlw.exe is standalone, IIRC, and can manage SQL 2005 to a point.
gbn
2009-01-23 04:41:52
I wasn't able to make it work even after I have added other .DLL requested by .EXE
alex
2009-01-23 19:48:03
Sorry.. I must have been thinking of osql/isql...
gbn
2009-01-24 09:16:41