In announcing SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 Preview 1 this week, Microsoft revealed Copilot AI for the tool is also being previewed, privately. A Copilot for the tool that helps users manage, ...

SQL Server 2025 preview debuts with Ubuntu 24.04 support and TLS 1.3 encryption for stronger security and Linux flexibility.

If you are a developer experiencing “Connect to Server” errors using SQL Server Management Studio on your local machine or development box, consult the checklist below to quickly find, and fix ...

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.

Start SQL Server Query Tool Click the Start button and launch the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. Click the Server Name menu and choose your server from the drop-down list. Click Connect.

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 18, which can be used to manage any SQL infrastructure, has been released and is now generally available to users with a long list of updates and improvements.

Launch your SQL Server Management Studio. Click the standard toolbar and then choose the activity monitor. Locate the session identification number in your activity monitor for the connection you ...

Procedure to move Microsoft SQL Server database to a new location, painlessly, if you’re running low on disk space, added a new drive array, or just curious.

Untangle SQL Server connection strings Today’s README file explains how to create connection strings to SQL Server databases using Visual Studio’s built-in tools.

I'm down on SQL Server Management Studio right now. I basically just spent a day trying to swap out the evaluation version of SQL Server 2008 R2 with the Express version, and SSMS just wouldn't ...