Tag Archives: SSMS

Updating SSMS is Easy (w/ v21)

Posted on April 28, 2025 by way0utwest

I’ve been using the SSMS preview for v21. This is the next evolution of SSMS, where the VS shell is finally being updated. For many of us, SSMS has been using an old version of the Visual Studio shell as … Continue reading →

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A Very Cool Benefit in SSMS 21

Posted on December 11, 2024 by way0utwest

I saw a post from Erin that Preview 2 is available. I’d gotten a message when I started SSMS v21 this morning, but got distracted. I made a short video showing me getting the update, which is way, way easier … Continue reading →

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Connection String Confusion in SSMS

Posted on September 25, 2024 by way0utwest

Recently I was trying to use a connection string to connect in SSMS. There are some tools that have a connection string available as an output, including some Redgate tools. ADS lets me paste in a connection string. Can I … Continue reading →

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How Often Do You Update SSMS?

Posted on February 2, 2024 by way0utwest

I got a message recently that SSM S19.3 is out. I am wary of major versions, especially with a few add-in tools, but I have tended to try and update SSMS regularly when it patches, which is about once a … Continue reading →

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