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SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 is now generally available (GA)
Comical the focus was on supporting preview features, rather than a feature people rely on. Then telling us to use an unsupported version while you guys figure it out. Well done.
- erinstellatoMay 29, 2025
Microsoft
DevC While it may not be apparent to you, we have been working on supporting preview and legacy features since SSMS 21 was released in preview. Additionally, when we state that SSMS 20 is no longer supported, it means that if you find a problem in SSMS 20 then we will fix in the current release (SSMS 21) and not back port it to a SSMS 20 release. We don't block customers from using SSMS 20 (or earlier releases) and we recognize that many customers (and companies) cannot immediately update to the newest release. Have a great day.
- DevCMay 30, 2025Copper Contributor
I understand what no longer supported means. While it may not be apparent to you, decisions like this are why Microsoft products are gaining the reputation they currently have.
- gigi_kentorJun 13, 2025Copper Contributor
guys, please talk it out, it might just be a what both parties need (i mean ms and normal users)