Install Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Express & SSMS

Install Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Express & SSMS

Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Express

Version: 16.0.1000.6
  1. Download the Installer

    Visit the official Microsoft download page:

    Download SQL Server 2022 Express
  2. Run the Installer
    • Double-click the downloaded SQL2022-SSEI-Expr.exe file
    • Choose installation type: Basic

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Release: 20.2.1
  1. Download SSMS

    Get the latest version from Microsoft:

    Download SSMS 20.2.1
  2. Installation Steps
    • Run SSMS-Setup-ENU.exe
    • Choose install location (default recommended)
    • Click
    • Wait for completion (≈5-10 minutes)

Verification

After installation, verify by:

  • Opening SSMS from Start Menu
  • Connecting with: 
    Server name: localhost\SQLEXPRESS Authentication: Windows Authentication Login: [Domain]\[Username]

Note: Ensure your system meets the requirements:

  • Windows 10/11 or Windows Server 2016+
  • 6 GB available disk space
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)