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Starting with the 2016 release, SSMS is no longer bundled inside the SQL Server ISO. After installing the database engine, you must download the latest version of SSMS separately from Microsoft’s website. Modern SSMS versions are backward compatible and work perfectly with 2016 instances.

Many public download links point to RTM (Release to Manufacturing) builds. Those require installing multiple service packs afterward. Always aim for SQL Server 2016 SP3 or SP3 with GDR (General Distribution Release) for security patches. sql server 2016 standard edition download 64-bit iso

Before committing to SQL Server 2016 Standard, consider: Starting with the 2016 release, SSMS is no