"Connection refused" Fix: Check Docker container is running: docker ps | grep sqlserver Bottom line: While you can't run SSMS natively on Mac, Azure Data Studio provides a modern, supported alternative for 95% of daily SQL Server tasks. For the remaining advanced administrative features, a Windows VM remains the reliable fallback.

Last updated: April 2026 – Compatible with macOS Sequoia and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)

"SSL Provider: The certificate chain was issued by an untrusted authority" Fix: In connection settings, enable "Trust Server Certificate"

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"Connection refused" Fix: Check Docker container is running: docker ps | grep sqlserver Bottom line: While you can't run SSMS natively on Mac, Azure Data Studio provides a modern, supported alternative for 95% of daily SQL Server tasks. For the remaining advanced administrative features, a Windows VM remains the reliable fallback.

Last updated: April 2026 – Compatible with macOS Sequoia and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) sql management studio for mac

"SSL Provider: The certificate chain was issued by an untrusted authority" Fix: In connection settings, enable "Trust Server Certificate" "Connection refused" Fix: Check Docker container is running:

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