SQL Server – SQL Server Management Studio Not Available

sql serversql-server-2008sql-server-2008-r2

When I installed SQLManagementStudio_x64_ENU.exe I am not able to connect to my server. The server name is not visible in either image.

Is there any issue in my installation?

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Best Answer

First install SQL server 2012 or 2008 R2 on your machine.

Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Express

Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2 SP2 - Express Edition

Then go to SQL Server Configuration manager and make sure SQL Server Service is running.

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Then user your servername to connect your SQL server in SSMS.

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