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Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 21 Preview Microsoft Corporation

Use this command to install Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 21 Preview:
winget install --id=Microsoft.SQLServerManagementStudio.Preview -e

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is an integrated environment for managing any SQL infrastructure, from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database. SSMS provides tools to configure, monitor, and administer instances of SQL Server and databases. Use SSMS to deploy, monitor, and upgrade the data-tier components used by your applications, and build queries and scripts.

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 Preview is a comprehensive toolset designed to manage, monitor, and administer SQL infrastructure, including SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Synapse Analytics. It provides a unified environment for deploying, monitoring, and upgrading data-tier components used by applications, as well as building queries and scripts.

Key Features:

  • Tools for configuring, monitoring, and administering SQL Server instances and databases.
  • Support for hybrid and migration workloads to assess upgrade readiness and migrate data.
  • Customizable installation options via Visual Studio Installer, allowing users to select specific features or workloads.
  • Language pack support for multiple locales, enabling SSMS to be installed in various languages.

Audience & Benefit: Ideal for IT professionals, database administrators, and developers managing SQL environments. SSMS enhances productivity by providing tools to optimize performance, ensure scalability, and streamline operations across hybrid or cloud-based systems. It supports efficient management of complex data architectures, making it a critical tool for organizations relying on SQL infrastructure.

Installable via winget, SSMS 21 Preview offers flexibility in deployment and customization, catering to diverse technical needs while maintaining ease of use and functionality.

Versions
21.0