SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Score8.1 out of 10

43 Reviews and Ratings

What is SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)?

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. SSMS is used to deploy, monitor, and upgrade the data-tier components used by applications, and to build queries and scripts. SSMS can also be used to query, design, and manage databases and data warehouses on a local computer or in the cloud.

Categories & Use Cases

Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

Verified User

Engineer in Information Technology (10,001+ employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

To work on daily requests on SQL server databases. IT really enhances and helps in multiple aspects for multiple IT people who work in database technologies. Very useful and light weight tool. SQL server is apt for this tool and it has helped in improving productive work drastically. Would definitely recommend this tool.

Pros

Export data
Generate scripts
connecting to SQL instances

Cons

it can still be made easier for connecting perspective
some bugs on versions of SQL can be avoided.
can be more user friendly

Most Important Features

Performance monitoring
Query analysis
Export data

Return on Investment

easy to use accessibility
durability, It has been durable
recovery of old tabs.

Alternatives Considered

MySQL Workbench

Other Software Used

MySQL Workbench, pgAdmin, SAP HANA Cloud