SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is the principal interface for working with Microsoft SQL Server. However, many subtleties of this powerful tool evade even the most seasoned professionals.

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This post was written by Ken Van Hyning, Engineering Manager, SQL Server Client Tools. In the latest generation of SQL Server Management Studio, we moved to the Visual Studio 2015 Isolated Shell.

Using SQL Server Management Studio In the following tutorials, you will learn about using SQL Server Management Studio to administer and query Azure SQL Database. [AZURE.IMPORTANT] It is recommended ...

Using SQL Server Management Studio In the following tutorials, you will learn about using SQL Server Management Studio to administer and query Azure SQL Database. [AZURE.IMPORTANT] It is recommended ...

Download all versions of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) for efficient database management and development. Get the latest and previous SSMS versions for optimal SQL Server performance and ...

When SQL Server 2012 comes out, so, too, will SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT), code name "Juneau," which will provide full-fidelity database design and development experience that can work offline or on ...