I don't understand why you need free. If you have SQL Server, you have a license for SSMS. Or at least, that's how I read it. SSMS Express is free, but has limitations.
You can also do most management tasks from the command line.
>I was thinking about some third party tool, possibly free.
>Or is it managably by consolu built in.?
Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer