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SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 is now generally available (GA)

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May 19, 2025

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 GA is now available

Today we are thrilled to announce the general availability release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21! After months of hard work, collaboration, and feedback-driven development, SSMS 21 is her...
Updated May 19, 2025
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May 29, 2025

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.

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May 30, 2025

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.

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    gigi_kentor
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    Jun 13, 2025

    guys, please talk it out, it might just be a what both parties need (i mean ms and normal users)

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    Jun 02, 2025

    DevC​ Can you please clarify your comment, "decisions like this are why Microsoft products are gaining the reputation they currently have"? You're suggesting that something may not be apparent to me, even though you "understand what no longer supported means", so I would like to ensure I understand. Thanks.