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SQL Server Operations Studio for Developers and DBA

I have been a DBA for years now, and I have been using SQL Server Management Studio aka SSMS and believe me it is a great tool to work with while writing a TSQL or performing routine DBA tasks. Apart from SSMS, sometimes I use Notepad++ ( I have written about this tool in my previous post ).  I have never had any issue with these tools as just worked as expected and Microsoft has announced a new tool to help us #SQLFamily. This tool is called SQL Server Operations Studio –   it really looks good from what I have found so far, however, I can talk more about it when I will explore the functionality and the tool as-a-whole, and extensively while supporting client.

The list of feature I like so far:

  • Grouping of servers is possible and you can color code them
  • The Dashboard gives you good information about the server itself
  • Integration with GitHub
  • Also, can integrate it with PowerShell, Bash, SQLCMD etc.
  • There are many other widgets (insight widgets) that can be downloaded and used
  • The most interesting – Performance Monitoring Widget, this is going to be most popular widget
  • .Net Studio like Code Snippet features i.e. Definitions etc.

I have downloaded this tool and installed it on my system to explore it. So far, I have tested the features that I have listed above. And believe me, it really looks great. However, what I have noticed is that it is missing SQL Server Agent, or maybe I overlooked it. But all-in-all, great tool. I have posted my feedback to SQL Server Team about SQL Server Agent. I can only expect that SQL Server Agent will be available in next release.

And yes, here are some screen captures about the SQL Server Operations Studio.

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Hemantgiri Goswami

Hemantgiri Goswami

Throughout my extensive 24-year tenure in the IT industry, I have honed my expertise in SQL Server and cloud technologies. My qualifications include certifications in ITIL, Azure, and Google Cloud, and my professional journey boasts a consistent record of delivering top-notch, dependable, and efficient solutions across diverse clients and domains. In recognition of my dedication and impact, I am honored to have received the Microsoft MVP award for SQL Server on six occasions. Additionally, I actively contribute to various online forums and blogs, acting as a moderator and facilitator of meaningful discussions. My ultimate mission revolves around empowering organizations to enhance the reliability and efficiency of their SQL Server implementations while fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the SQL Server community.