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New Tricks I Learned from the Azure Data Studio Code Editor Tutorial

New Tricks I Learned from the Azure Data Studio Code Editor Tutorial

Today I walked through the Use Azure Data Studio to connect and query Azure SQL database Quickstart. This Quickstart is solid and is great for someone new to Azure Data Studio.

At the end of the Quickstart it suggested I try the Tutorial: Use the Transact-SQL editor to create database objects - Azure Data Studio. The tutorial taught me a couple of things that I’ve not noticed about Azure Data Studio, even though I’ve used it for a couple of years.

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SQL Server Management Studio Is as Relevant as Ever

SQL Server Management Studio Is as Relevant as Ever

πŸ”₯ UPDATE: Azure Data Studio (ADS) was retired on February 6, 2025, with support ending on February 28, 2026. Additionally, SSMS has been modernized and is no longer based on the legacy Visual Studio shellβ€”it's now built on Visual Studio 2022 with 64-bit support and improved performance.

For more details, see the Azure Data Studio retirement announcement and Erin Stellato's announcement about SSMS modernization..

Sometimes you keep a classic around.

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