Install Component Package on Visual Studio Installer 22

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Install Component Package on Visual Studio Installer 22

Urbel 465

Hi expert, I need install SSMS 22 by offline with input this command vs_SSMS.exe --layout C:\SSMS_Layout --all.. but this command install ALL PACKAGES Component I only need component package of Management Studio 22

anyone know the Packages Component to…

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UrBel

Erland Sommarskog 133.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2026-02-23T22:28:29.2166667+00:00

Beware that if you only make a minimal install of SSMS22, you will not have access to features that depends on SSIS, for instance maintenance plans and the import/export wizard. If you want support for these, you also need to add the support for one of SSAS and SSRS, I don't remember which.

I have not worked with the offline installer as such, so I cannot help with that part. I just wanted to make you aware of that you may be about to make a mistake.
Urbel 465 Reputation points

2026-02-24T02:15:49.7766667+00:00

thanks Erland.. great advice!

too many packages component in this SSMS layout..

I think online installation is solution..

regards,

Urbel
Akhil Gajavelly 1,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-03-09T04:28:10.5066667+00:00

Hi @Urbel ,

Thanks for the update, and glad the guidance from Erland helped clarify things.

As mentioned, a minimal offline layout may exclude components required for features like Maintenance Plans or the Import/Export Wizard. Since SSMS depends on several shared components, using the online installation is often the simpler approach when only specific features are needed.

If you encounter any issues during installation or have further questions, feel free to update the thread and the community will be happy to help.

Thanks,
Akhil.

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Erland Sommarskog 133.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2026-02-23T22:28:29.2166667+00:00

Beware that if you only make a minimal install of SSMS22, you will not have access to features that depends on SSIS, for instance maintenance plans and the import/export wizard. If you want support for these, you also need to add the support for one of SSAS and SSRS, I don't remember which.

I have not worked with the offline installer as such, so I cannot help with that part. I just wanted to make you aware of that you may be about to make a mistake.
Urbel 465 Reputation points

2026-02-24T02:15:49.7766667+00:00

thanks Erland.. great advice!

too many packages component in this SSMS layout..

I think online installation is solution..

regards,

Urbel
Akhil Gajavelly 1,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-03-09T04:28:10.5066667+00:00

Hi @Urbel ,

Thanks for the update, and glad the guidance from Erland helped clarify things.

As mentioned, a minimal offline layout may exclude components required for features like Maintenance Plans or the Import/Export Wizard. Since SSMS depends on several shared components, using the online installation is often the simpler approach when only specific features are needed.

If you encounter any issues during installation or have further questions, feel free to update the thread and the community will be happy to help.

Thanks,
Akhil.

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To install only specific components of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22 using an offline layout, you need to specify the components you want to include in your command. Instead of using --all, you can use the --add parameter followed by the specific component identifiers you need.

For example, if you want to install the Management Studio component, you can use a command like this:

vs_SSMS.exe --layout C:\SSMS_Layout --add Microsoft.SqlServer.Workload.SSMS

Make sure to replace Microsoft.SqlServer.Workload.SSMS with the specific component IDs you want to install. You can find a list of component IDs in the documentation for command-line parameters or installation guidance.

If you are unsure about the exact component IDs, you may refer to the command-line examples provided in the official documentation to see the available options for SSMS installation.

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