Beyond security, the "new" SSMS focuses on reducing friction in your daily workflow.
The year was 2019, and the digital halls of DataCorp were buzzing. For years, the team had wrestled with massive datasets that felt like untamed beasts, but today was the day they finally installed , the companion to the brand-new SQL Server 2019 .
: It is the first version fully aware of compatibility level 150 , enabling features like UTF-8 support in collation dialogs and Always Encrypted with secure enclaves . Key Developer & Admin Improvements sql server management studio 2019 new
Includes Always Encrypted with secure enclaves, which extends client-side encryption to allow for richer computations on encrypted data while keeping it protected from the server. SSMS Specific Capabilities
The story of "SSMS 2019" (v18.x) is one of evolution and trimming the fat. Here is how that era unfolded: The Great Integration The biggest plot twist was the arrival of a companion: Azure Data Studio Beyond security, the "new" SSMS focuses on reducing
SSMS 18.x finally introduced native High DPI support. This means if you’re using a 4K monitor or a modern laptop, the UI and text no longer look blurry or tiny—they scale correctly by default.
: SSMS 18 is built on the Visual Studio 2017 Isolated Shell. This update unlocked modern accessibility features and improved overall stability compared to the older VS 2015 shell used in SSMS 17. : It is the first version fully aware
The installation package size was drastically reduced. The installer no longer downloads unused components, leading to faster deployment times across enterprise workstations. 2. Query Editor and Developer Enhancements Execution Plan Improvements