Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is a software application developed by Microsoft that is used for configuring, managing, and administering all components within Microsoft SQL Server. It was first launched with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and is the successor to the Enterprise Manager in SQL 2000 or before. SSMS provides a single comprehensive utility that combines a broad group of graphical tools with many rich script editors to provide access to SQL Server for developers and database administrators of all skill levels.
Some key features of SSMS include:
- Graphical tools: SSMS includes a range of graphical and visual design tools to simplify working with SQL Server.
- Script editors: SSMS includes rich script editors that interact with SQL Server.
- Management tools: SSMS provides tools to configure, manage, and administer instances of Microsoft SQL Server.
- Query editor: SSMS enables users to create and execute T-SQL queries.
SSMS is cost-free, has an advanced user experience, and offers various add-in options. It can be downloaded from the Microsoft download website and is licensed for use as a full-featured free edition.
