"Jon Limmer" wrote:

> I installed SQL Server 2005 with all the server tools selected (other than
> the sample databases) on my server and then installed all the connectivity
> and tools on my own machine (ie, no database, BI, Reporting Services, etc).
>
> I want to program against the Server Management Object (SMO) model using VS
> 2005 but can't seem to.  Books Online (2005) says that SMO should have been
> installed, then indicates how to install it separately and also specifies
> the folder where it should be located.
>
>     Installing SMO
>
>     SQL Server Management Objects (SMO) is installed automatically with the
> Client Tools option in the Microsoft SQL
>     Server 2005 installation program. The SMO files can be specifically
> added or removed from the installation by choosing
>     the SDK branch of the Client Components option on the Feature Selection
> screen during setup.
>
>     The SMO assemblies are installed in the C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL
> Server\90\SDK\Assemblies directory by default.
>
> I run SQL Server 2005 setup which thinks there's nothing more to install.  I
> don't even see the SDK branch.  SMO is not in the folder indicated.
>
> What am I doing incorrectly?
>
> Jon
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