Is it okay to have SSMS and EM on the same workstation?

  • Can I install SQL Server Management Studio onto my same workstation where I use Enterprise Manager?

    Day-in/Day-out I need EM to perform my job and production work. I don't want to corrupt my EM installation. We've installed SQL2005 onto a test server, and I'd like to start getting my feet wet with SSMS.

     

    Thanks in advance!

  • Yes. That's how my workstation is configured and I have had no issues. Both can be open at the same time, too.

    K. Brian Kelley
    @kbriankelley

  • Also, you can connect to and manage SQL Server 2000 instances with SSMS.

    **Dan

  • Thanks, Brian and Dan. I think I'll take the leap!

  • Not sure about DTS packages - looks like SSMS may install an updated version of the DTS dll's and that may cause issues deploying to a SQL 2000 server. Anyone comment on that?

    Other than that, no major issues here. I mainly use EM now for permissions (works easier/better than 2005 for some things) and some other minor issues - mostly to see how things were done.

    -Pete

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