1. Brandon Lukes
SSMS Tips and Tricks

2. Brandon Lukes brandon.lukes@microsoft.com 12+ years of SQL experience
SQL Server Premier Field Engineer
Indianapolis, IN
12+ years of SQL experience
(Engine, SSRS, SSIS, Azure, PowerShell)
Interests: HA/DR, performance, security, consolidation
Hobbies: family, movies, gaming, beer

3. Agenda
Management Studio Client Options Menu Formatting / Query Tips Random Helpful Stuff

4. Management Studio Client
SSMS 17 is now a standalone installer
Update notifications on taskbar
Improved compatibility
SQL on Windows, SQL on Linux, Azure
Supports SQL 2008 – SQL 2017 (vNext)
Limited support of SQL 2000, SQL 2005
Can be installed side by side with existing SSMS

5. Demo
SSMS Tips and Tricks - SQLSaturday.docx

6. Links
SSMS - SSMS Shortcuts - SSMS Tutorial - Blog - Wide World Importers DB -

7. Questions?