We are in the process of upgrading to SQL Server 2008, which means I will eventually have users that will need to upgrade from SQL Server Managememt Studio (SSMS) 2005 to SSMS 2005 to 2008. I have not been able to find any good advice on how to upgrade only the Management Studio. Can anyone recommend a good site, kb article, etc... that deals with this?
When I upgraded my client utilities (2005 to 2008) I had to basically go through the full install process just to pull MSMS out unless I wanted the Express version. In the past we have offered our users the full blown version of SSMS (2000 and 2005) and depended on permissions to disallow use of management objects. I have some users that will be able to utilize the 2008 Express version of SSMS but I will also need a plan for developers who work with and manage SSAS, SSRS, and SSIS and will need to upgrade to the NON-express version. How do I make available to them an upgrade that does not require product key information?
