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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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Jul 31, 2025

UPDATE: It appears my problem stems from a missing SSIS component. Most of the SQL Server Agent jobs we have run SSIS packages. If that component is missing, not only will I not be able to see the associated package in the job step, I will also not be able to configure the job for SSIS package execution in the step. Is anyone else encountering this issue?

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Jul 31, 2025

heashon2000​ You need to modify your SSMS installation using the Visual Studio Installer to add the SSIS component.  We made that available in a previous release, but we don't automatically install it (we don't assume that everyone uses SSIS).  Once you modify your installation, you should be able to see everything.

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    heashon2000
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    Aug 01, 2025

    BINGO!! That worked!! Thanks Erin!