For years, SSMS has been the go-to tool for managing SQL Server instances. With the release of SSMS 19, Microsoft continues to modernize the interface while doubling down on security and performance. Whether you are upgrading from an older version or installing it for the first time, here is a deep dive into what "new" really means in SSMS 2019/19, and how to get it set up on your machine.
Disclaimer: There is no standalone "SSMS 2019" version number (that would be SSMS 18.x). SQL Server 2019 was released alongside SSMS 18.0, 18.1, 18.2, etc. This article focuses on the features that arrived during the SQL Server 2019 lifecycle. sql server management studio 2019 new
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If you work with Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance, or Azure Synapse, SSMS 18.x is a mandatory upgrade. For years, SSMS has been the go-to tool