– Next week we’ll cover migrating your SSMS 18 registered servers and custom reports to SSMS 20.
Let’s break down everything you need to know about SSMS 18.12.1 (the final release of the version 18 branch), including why it’s still relevant, how to download it safely, and step-by-step installation instructions. SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 18 is the version released in 2018, with its last update (18.12.1) arriving in June 2022. It was a major leap forward at the time, adding support for SQL Server 2019, Azure Synapse Analytics, and a lighter overall footprint. ssms 18 download
A: Unofficially, yes, if you have .NET 4.7.2 installed. But Microsoft does not support Windows 7 anymore. – Next week we’ll cover migrating your SSMS