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. Here ...

> If you want to learn how to use Transact-SQL (T-SQL) F1 Help, please view the [Transact-SQL F1 Help](#transact-sql-f1-help) section. > If you want to learn about tasks that you can do with the ...

The tool windows in [!INCLUDE [ssManStudioFull](../includes/ssmanstudiofull-md.md)] are part of a highly functional, flexible, and efficient system that allows you to ...

As a follow-up to Microsoft Build at the end of May, we thought it was a good time to highlight recent updates for client tools. In this post, we’ll recap the updates to SQL tools over the past few ...

When I (along with many other people) had a lot of trouble trying to install SQL Server Management Studio in an attempt to switch from the SQL Server 2008 R2 evaluation to the free Express version, I ...

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California advances AI safety with SB 53, requiring transparency and risk reporting. Anthropic backs the bill, calling it a “trust but verify” approach. AI-driven automation is the theme of this ...