What is the procedure to install SQL Server Management Studio 2012 express edition?

Question

I just installed SQL Server 2012 Express, I am able to connect with the database from VS2012RC.

 

Database is working absolutely fine. I use Win7 SP1 64bit.

I download program from page I choose ENU\x64\SQLManagementStudio_x64_ENU.exe

There is a need to install Management Studio 2012, but after the unpack installer has stopped, I see only for a moment some console applications.

Please tell me how can I find the log file?

Answer 1

So you have to install ENU\x64\SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU.exe which is Express with Tools (RTM release. You can find SP1 release\ from here).

As the page states

Express with Tools (with LocalDB) Includes the database engine and SQL Server Management Studio Express) This package contains everything needed to install and configure SQL Server as a database server. Choose either LocalDB or Express depending on your needs above.

Therefore just install this and use the management studio included with it.

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