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Announcing the preview of Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

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erinstellato
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May 19, 2025

Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is now available in preview

We are pleased to announce the preview of Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), now available as an optional component in SSMS 21 GA.  Copilot in SSMS includes the ability to write, documen...
Updated May 22, 2025
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Nick_H
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May 26, 2025

WTF?  I have to pay for Azure to use this?  My co-pilot sub on GitHub doesn't work?   Seriously disappointed.   I don't NEED or WANT TO PAY for Azure.   Man I was so excited only to be dashed.   I still can't believe you guys decided this way the way to roll it out.  That said, I don't know why I'm surprised.  

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    May 27, 2025

    Nick_H​ Read your feedback out of order, but my other response still applies.  I appreciate your passion for wanting to use Copilot in SSMS, and I hear your frustration. If you would like to discuss further, let me know, I'm happy to set up time to talk with you directly.