Using Code Snippets in SSMS

Snippets will allow you to code faster by inserting chunks of code with few key strokes.

SQLCMD connection switching

Install SQL Server Management Studio with Web Installer without Internet Access

One of the new features of SQL Server 2016 is the introduction of a Web Installer for the client tools. In this article, Daniel Farina goes through the entire process of downloading and installing the client tools even on machines without internet access.

Getting query text from SSMS into a CSV with PowerShell

You have times where you need to copy/paste something out of SSMS' grid view results pane that has a carriage return in it. Trying to copy/paste that data into Excel can be a headache and cause you to waste precious time reformatting. This just offers a tidbit of PowerShell code to help.

Productivity Keyboard Shortcuts 2

This is something i can not work without anymore

Default Constraint Script

SSMS or SSDT

The question this week deals with tools. Steve Jones is looking to see which tools are preferred by most database developers.

Custom SSMS

This week Steve Jones looks at those customizations that make your job easier.

Adding Custom Reports to SQL Server Management Studio

In this tip, Koen Verbeeck explores how to apply business intelligence solutions to administrative tasks, specifically creating custom reports and adding them to SQL Server Management Studio.

What was that field name?