Learn how to install and configure SQL Server Management Studio, download a SQL Server, and connect them on a Windows 11/10/Server computer..

It is also possible to install SQL Server 2012 RC on systems running Windows Vista SP2 or Windows Server 2008 SP2, but a .NET framework update is required first, according to the release notes.

Get Microsoft SQL Server Data Tools – Business Intelligence for Visual Studio 2012, then download it. The installer should start and any updates should be included.