SQL Server 2008 Express - Install

Question

It may sounds stupid, but I install Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (express edition).

I want to make a new query, but I don't find the window that make it. As I understood, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 gives me the option to use and write a schema.

Where can I find this option? Thanks

Answer 1

It sounds like you only installed the database engine. You need to install Sql Server Management Studio to do that.

If you're using a licensed version then it should be a feature you can select when you install the instance.

If you're using Express then you can find it here:

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=8961

When you install the express version though, be aware that the installation procedure should be followed as though you are creating a new instance of sql server. It's very unintuitive and most people naturally think they should be modifying an existing instance when installing management studio express... I personally wasted an hour trying to figure this out long ago.

Answer 2

What you are looking for is SQL Server Management Studio . You can use it to create databasese, tables, stored proces, run queries etc. You can find it here