Follow the steps in this section to install Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio for SQL Server 2019, SQL Server 2019 Express, SQL Server 2017, SQL Server 2017 Express, SQL Server 2016, SQL Server 2016 Express, SQL Server 2014 Express software, or SQL Server 2012 Express software. Skip this section if you already have a version of SQL Server Management Studio installed that works with your version of SQL Server software.