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LewisMitchell
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Aug 27, 2020

SQL server 2016 installation issues

I am trying to download SQL Server 2016. I have followed the instructions and have then completed this. However, there is no SSMS program to open and I am struggling to find anything that can be open...
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bake13
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Aug 27, 2020

Hi LewisMitchell --

 

For SQL Server 2016 and newer, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is decoupled from SQL Server and therefore not installed during the database engine installation process.  SSMS is available as a free download at this link.

 

In terms of the installation failure, a good place to check are the bootstrap logs usually found at the location below.  Take care.

 

C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\130\Setup Bootstrap\Log

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