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Install SQL Server Management Studio 21 on Windows Server

Posted on 19/06/202504/04/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on Install SQL Server Management Studio 21 on Windows Server
Install SQL Server Management Studio 21 on Windows Server

In this article, we shall discuss how to Install SQL Server Management Studio 21 on Windows Server. SSMS 21 can be installed via the “Visual Studio Installer.” Microsoft’s shift to using the Visual Studio-style installer for tools like SSMS 21 as highlighted during Microsoft Build. This reflects a broader strategy on unified experience, and also…

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Install SQL Server Management Studio 20 on Windows Server

Posted on 25/03/202525/03/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on Install SQL Server Management Studio 20 on Windows Server
Install SQL Server Management Studio 20 on Windows Server

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is a powerful tool for managing SQL infrastructure, from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database. In this guide, we shall discuss how to Install SQL Server Management Studio 20 on Windows Server. Please, see how to Upgrade VBR to 12.3.1: Setup detected inconsistent configuration, how to deploy and integrate VHR…

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Fix a network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server [Part 2]

Posted on 03/11/202319/06/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on Fix a network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server [Part 2]
Fix a network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server [Part 2]

Realistically, this is a rather frequent error error message. We shall learn how to “fix a network-related or instance-specific error occurred”. This error could mean different things as there is no one solution that fits all. Please see how to Migrate Your WordPress Site with WordPress Duplicator, how to Fix Spell Check Not Working in…

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How to install Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

Posted on 01/09/202122/09/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to install Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
How to install Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is an integrated environment for managing any SQL infrastructure, from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database. Furthermore, SSMS provides tools to configure, monitor, and administer instances of SQL Server and databases. Use SSMS to deploy, monitor, and upgrade the data-tier components used by your applications, and build queries and scripts….

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Fix “the server was not found or was not accessible: Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections”

Posted on 19/06/202103/11/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on Fix “the server was not found or was not accessible: Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections”
Fix “the server was not found or was not accessible: Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections”

You may run into the following error “A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. the server was not found or was not accessible: Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. Please see How to install Microsoft SQL Server Management…

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How to manually check and update SQL Server Management Studio

Posted on 19/06/202108/09/2023 Christian By Christian 6 Comments on How to manually check and update SQL Server Management Studio
How to manually check and update SQL Server Management Studio

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is an integrated environment for managing any SQL infrastructure, from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database. SSMS provides tools to configure, monitor, and administer instances of SQL Server and databases. You can use SSMS to deploy, monitor, and upgrade the data-tier components used by your applications, and build queries and…

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How to alter a DATABASE compatibility level

Posted on 17/03/202114/03/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to alter a DATABASE compatibility level
How to alter a  DATABASE compatibility level

In this article, we will learn how to alter a DATABASE compatibility level. Please see some related MSSQL guides I have written. What are the differences between various Editions of Microsoft SQL Server. How to install MSSQL Server 2019 Developer Edition and SSMS on Windows. Database Compatibility Level is a valuable tool to assist in…

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Download and install MSSQL 2019 Express Edition and SSMS

Posted on 24/06/202019/06/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on Download and install MSSQL 2019 Express Edition and SSMS
Download and install MSSQL 2019 Express Edition and SSMS

In this article, we shall discuss “How to Download and install MSSQL 2019 Express Edition and SSMS on Windows Server”. SQL Server 2019 Express is a free edition of SQL Server, ideal for the development and production of desktop, web, and small server applications. Please see How to use Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio to…

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Install MSSQL 2019 Developer Edition and SSMS on Windows

Posted on 23/06/202018/10/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on Install MSSQL 2019 Developer Edition and SSMS on Windows
Install MSSQL 2019 Developer Edition and SSMS on Windows

SQL Server 2019 Developer is a full-featured free edition, licensed for use as a development and test database in a non-production environment. If you would like to try out the 180-day free trial of SQL Server 2019 on-premises which helps build intelligent, mission-critical applications using a scalable, hybrid data platform for demanding workloads. Because I…

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How to uninstall Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

Posted on 23/06/202001/10/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to uninstall Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
How to uninstall Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

SQL Server Management Studio is a software application first launched with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 that is used for configuring, managing, and administering all components within Microsoft SQL Server. It’s the successor to the Enterprise Manager in SQL 2000. See this guide on how to download and install Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express edition and…

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