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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · 6h

Without knowing more information, it's difficult to understand what else is at play. It takes 7 seconds on my machine, SSMS 21 takes 10 (not including connection dialog).

Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · 6h

We can, and do, prioritize more than one thing at a time. feedback.azure.com/d365communit... 🤷‍♀️

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · 6h

I'm honestly not sure what to tell you. Installing the tool is an extra step, it's not available by default, and it doesn't automatically apply hints. Applying hints using Query Store Hints is low risk and easy to un-do.

Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · 6h

Yup. Thanks Alex.

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · 6h

If you're interested in GitHub Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) but haven't had time to check it out, tune in to this week's Data Exposed - hosted by the incomparable Anna Hoffman - to learn more:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvOW...

Introducing GitHub Copilot in SSMS 22 | Data Exposed

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · 21h

Also, I'd argue that we are not "pushing" bad practices. We're providing a tool to help folks identify what hints may improve query performance.

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · 21h

What do you mean "like the index recommendations"? There's a time and a place for query hints - there are a lot of scenarios cannot change code directly (third party app) or immediately. Query Store Hints are a great solution in those scenarios, but how do you know which hint is "best"?

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · 21h

Windows ARM64.

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · 21h

What is "awhile"?

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · 21h

Hi - what version of SSMS are you using? We've made a quite a few improvements lately, not related to Copilot. I'd hate for you to be under the impression that's the only thing we've prioritized.

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 It's another two-for-Tuesday over in the SSMS team!

Announcing the release of SSMS 22 Preview 3 and SSMS 21.6!

SSMS 22 Preview 3 includes:

- GitHub Copilot in SSMS

- ARM64 support for core SSMS scenarios

Start with Makena's post: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

Enjoy! 👯‍♀️

Announcing the Release of SQL Server Management Studio 22 Preview 3 | Microsoft Community Hub

The SSMS team is delighted to announce the release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22 Preview 3. This latest preview is chock full of exiting new...

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · 9d

We have a feedback item for this, and we don't have a fix yet, but it's something we are looking to address.

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · Sep 9

Two for Tuesday! SSMS 22 Preview 1 and SSMS 21.5 now available:

techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

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Announcing the release of SSMS 22 Preview 1 | Microsoft Community Hub

The SSMS team is excited to share the first preview of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22! Preview releases are our way of getting features into your...

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · Sep 9

It's optional, you don't have to install the Copilot component if you don't want to use it. What are your other reasons for staying on an old version?

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · Sep 5

Hopped on to share the news that we'll be changing the copilot experience in SSMS to integrate with GitHub Copilot 😊

techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

What’s next for Copilot in SSMS | Microsoft Community Hub

We released Copilot in SSMS (preview) with the General Availability of SSMS 21 in May of this year. For the uninitiated, the implementation requires creating...

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · Sep 5

SSMS never automatically re-opened tabs after closing. The only scenario that occurs is when it crashes and it tries to recover them for you.

Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · Sep 5

Are you looking for SQL 2025 support?

Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · May 21

Those are the only ones supported.

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · May 19

Over a year in the making, we are thrilled to announce the GA release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21, which includes Copilot in SSMS (Preview). Thanks to the all the engineers and many, many others who made this happen ❤️

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SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 is now generally available (GA) | Microsoft Community Hub

The SQL Tools team is thrilled to announce the general availability of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21.  SSMS 21 GA brings a modern installation...

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · May 4

Needless to say, I’m in the exit row.

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · May 4

Boarding a plane and on the jet bridge the very tall guy behind me said “I heard you say you’re in an exit row. Did you want to be in an exit row?”

Me: yes

Guy: I’ll trade you seats - I’ll buy you drinks.

Me: (he doesn’t say where his seat is) I don’t drink.

Guy: I can offer gift cards…

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · May 1

If you're on SSMS 21, check for updates, Preview 7 is out.

More details here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

Look at those workloads!

Announcing the Release of SSMS 21 Preview 7 | Microsoft Community Hub

We’re excited to announce the release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 Preview 7!This release introduces a key enhancement: customizable workloads,...

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · Apr 27

Be safe!

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · Apr 25

Oh hey friends! I keep forgetting to post here about Friday Feedbacks over on LinkedIn 🤦

Looking for input on whether folks understand the dependency of SSMS on Visual Studio - particularly when it comes to finding info in docs: www.linkedin.com/posts/erinst...

Happy Fri-yay! We're diving right into Friday Feedback 🪂 Makena… | Erin Stellato

Happy Fri-yay! We're diving right into Friday Feedback 🪂 Makena Barickman and I are looking at what documentation we need and want to add for SSMS 21, and of course we'll have Randolph West ...

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Erin Stellato @erinstellato.bsky.social · Apr 16

👏 HEY FRIENDS - SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Preview 6 is out! Check out @makatmsft.bsky.social 's post for more details, including how to try out the new connection dialog 🔌https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserver/announcing-the-release-of-ssms-21-preview-6/4404995

Announcing the Release of SSMS 21 Preview 6 | Microsoft Community Hub

Today the SQL Tools team is happy to announce the release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 Preview 6. If you’ve got update notifications turned on,...

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