which version of sql server mgmt studio to intall

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which version of sql server mgmt studio to intall

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mavericky
Posting Yak Master

117 Posts

Posted - 2012-04-21 : 15:50:37

Hi,
I have windows 7 OS in my laptop. Can you please tell me which version of sql server management studio to intall on it and where do I get the setup for it?

Thanks,
Amol

visakh16
Very Important crosS Applying yaK Herder

52326 Posts

Posted - 2012-04-21 : 16:52:04

you can install sql 2012 or sql 2008 management studio

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mavericky
Posting Yak Master

117 Posts

Posted - 2012-04-22 : 00:01:18

where can I get its setup?

sunitabeck
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

5155 Posts

Posted - 2012-04-22 : 07:19:51

Free editions of SQL server are called Express edition. You can download 2008 Express here.
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=1695

You can also try SQL2012, but that may be a pre release version.
http://www.microsoft.com/betaexperience/pd/SQLEXPCTAV2/enus/default.aspx

jackv
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

2179 Posts

Posted - 2012-04-22 : 09:45:29

If possible , intsall the latest version - this allows greater flecibility in whhat versions you can connect to

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visakh16
Very Important crosS Applying yaK Herder

52326 Posts

Posted - 2012-04-22 : 13:06:17

yep..thats true
to further clarify with sql 2012 client you can connect to all earlier db versions also like 2008r2,2008 etc

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mavericky
Posting Yak Master

117 Posts

Posted - 2012-04-23 : 04:46:16

EXCELLENT!!! Thanks everyone :)

visakh16
Very Important crosS Applying yaK Herder

52326 Posts

Posted - 2012-04-23 : 11:41:52

wc

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