SQL Server Management Studio

Question

Is it possible to install Management Studio by itself, and if so, is there a separate download/install exe for it?

Answer 1

Yes, use custom install and chose not to install the database engine.

Answer 2

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Management Studio Express

and 2008 added:

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Management Studio Express

Answer 3

I believe that there is one installation, but you can pick the management tools (and not install a server).

BTW - the 2008 installer takes forever and is way more complicated than the 2005 installer.

Answer 4

You can get Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 RTM - Management Studio Express here.