Azure Data Studio Description
Azure Data Studio is a versatile database management tool designed for data professionals utilizing both on-premises and cloud-based data platforms across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments. This tool features an advanced editor equipped with IntelliSense, code snippets, seamless source control integration, and a terminal that is built into the interface. Tailored for users of data platforms, it includes functionalities such as built-in charting for visualizing query results and customizable dashboards to enhance user experience. Whether you are querying, designing, or managing databases and data warehouses, Azure Data Studio allows you to do so from your local machine or the cloud with ease. For a hassle-free experience, we suggest opting for the user installer, as it streamlines the installation and update processes without needing Administrator privileges, making it accessible to a broader range of users. Additionally, its cross-platform capabilities ensure that users can effectively work on their projects regardless of the operating system they prefer.
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Azure Data Studio has all the features Date: Oct 03 2025
Summary: Within 15 minutes of use, I decided that I could never go back to SSMS. It saves me countless hours and days from trying to recover my work when SSMS would crash or close unexpectedly. I'm able to compare data more effectively without having to save the results in Excel and clutter my PC Storage with files that I only need until I'm finished working on specific projects.
Positive: Auto Save - Reliable in launching all of the ADS Windows/Instances and Sessions/Query Tabs when ADS crashes or closes unexpectedly (although, ADS is very stable and I have not had any issues with crashes or unexpected close)
CONNECTIONS (side panel) - Lists all Connections and easily accessible with a single Mouse Click
NOTEBOOKS (side panel) - Run and Retain Queries and Results in an easy-to-read Notebook perfect for change comparisons
DATABASE PROJECTS (side panel) - Create new or manage existing Projects
EXPLORER (side panel) - View and Manage OPEN EDITORS, OPEN FOLDERS, OUTLINE, TIMELINE regardless if these objects are Saved or Unsaved
SEARCH (side panel) - Easily Search and Replace text in Databases, Tables, Queries, Results, JavaScript, Powershell, Commands, etc...
SOURCE CONTROL (side panel) - Track code changes
EXTENSIONS (side panel) - Easily Install and Manage Extensions for a fully integrated experience (however, with all of the built in features, Extensions are not really needed)
Additional Pros:
Fully integrated with other applications. Opens and Saves SSMS Files (.sql, .ssmssln, and .ssmssqlproj) in their native format.
Retains Recovery Files in this location
\\AppData\Roaming\azuredatastudio\Backups
Easy to Navigate UI
Open Source - Free to use and installed alongside Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (this makes it accessible for organization software restrictions)
VS Code requires licenses and is not accessible within organizations that have software restrictionsNegative: I don't like that it's being retired in February 2026. I highly recommend searching for forums that are requesting Microsoft to keep ADS if you use it and are worried about losing all of your work.
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