Hey friends - code completions are now available for GitHub Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio! SSMS 22.2.1 dropped today - blog post with more info: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

Final Friday Feedback of 2025 over on LinkedIn, if you want to weigh in! www.linkedin.com/posts/erinst...

Wednesday Wisdom: You can bring your own model (BYOM) to GitHub Copilot in SSMS with your personal subscription. Also, we released SSMS 22.1 yesterday! techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

I know I ask you to visit the feedback site to report issues. Today, for Friday Feedback, I'm asking folks to go to a specific item and upvote it, if you're interested. Does auto-save and auto-reopen sound interesting? 🙃 developercommunity.visualstudio.com/t/Add-abilit...

Wednesday Wisdom - did you know that in SSMS 22, if you right-click on a tab in the editor, you have a couple new menu options? 😉 Also, not new in SSMS 22, but new to me: Copy Full Path and Open in File Explorer. I've used SSMS for 20 years...just learned about those today 😲

If you're interested in GitHub Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) but haven't had time to check it out, tune in to this week's Data Exposed - hosted by the incomparable Anna Hoffman - to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvOW...

🚨 It's another two-for-Tuesday over in the SSMS team! Announcing the release of SSMS 22 Preview 3 and SSMS 21.6! SSMS 22 Preview 3 includes: - GitHub Copilot in SSMS - ARM64 support for core SSMS scenarios Start with Makena's post: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv... Enjoy! 👯‍♀️

Two for Tuesday! SSMS 22 Preview 1 and SSMS 21.5 now available: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv... techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

Hopped on to share the news that we'll be changing the copilot experience in SSMS to integrate with GitHub Copilot 😊 techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

Over a year in the making, we are thrilled to announce the GA release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21, which includes Copilot in SSMS (Preview). Thanks to the all the engineers and many, many others who made this happen ❤️ aka.ms/ssms-ga-rele... aka.ms/copilot-ssms...

Boarding a plane and on the jet bridge the very tall guy behind me said “I heard you say you’re in an exit row. Did you want to be in an exit row?” Me: yes Guy: I’ll trade you seats - I’ll buy you drinks. Me: (he doesn’t say where his seat is) I don’t drink. Guy: I can offer gift cards…

If you're on SSMS 21, check for updates, Preview 7 is out. More details here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv... Look at those workloads!

Oh hey friends! I keep forgetting to post here about Friday Feedbacks over on LinkedIn 🤦 Looking for input on whether folks understand the dependency of SSMS on Visual Studio - particularly when it comes to finding info in docs: www.linkedin.com/posts/erinst...

👏 HEY FRIENDS - SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Preview 6 is out! Check out @makatmsft.bsky.social 's post for more details, including how to try out the new connection dialog 🔌https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserver/announcing-the-release-of-ssms-21-preview-6/4404995

What a horrible human being.

Hey friends - there is a TON of great content shared here from the product team! And while it is developer focused, I'll note that most sessions are applicable no matter what your job title or current responsibilities. For example, if you want a peek at Copilot in SSMS, there's a session...

Did you all see the announcement from @drewsk.bsky.social yesterday about SDK-style SQL projects? 👀 techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azuresq...

Hey SSMS friends! Two things: 1. Makena's on Bluesky - you'll want to follow her for SSMS updates :) 2. SSMS 21 Preview 5 is out!

As a product manager my philosophy is: I will answer your questions as best I can, even if that means you won't necessarily like the answer.

The Smallest Man That Ever Lived.

👏using👏the👏new👏SSMS👏21👏preview👏

If you have feedback about SSMS you can do so here. Aka.ms/ssms-feedback This will create a work item in the Azure DevOps Project for the team, enabling them to link their work to the actual feedback item and ensure more communication and collaboration with you.

Hey friends, happy Friday! Two quick things - we released Preview 4 of SSMS 21 this week ✅ I wasn't kidding when I said we would have more frequent previews 🙃 It's so easy to update ⚡ Second, new Friday Feedback post over on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/erinst... Have a great weekend!

Hi Bluesky! Glad to be here.

I firmly believe that everyone should work in customer service (wait tables, retail, etc.) as a teenager. I also believe that anyone who works in tech should spend a year in QA to understand the importance of documentation and step-by-step instructions. Thanks for coming to my TedTalk.

👩‍🔬 👩‍💻 If you've wondered how we will continue to move SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) forward in 2025, then you'll want to hear about Makena Barickman joining the team 😍 techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

🧰 Hey SQL Server Management Studio fans, we'd like to announce the release of SSMS 21 Preview 3! Quick blog post with details: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

I didn't have Victor from Y&R being so candid on my bingo card for 2025, but I'm all for it.

Today's reminder...lifting someone else up doesn't require punching someone else down.

Liz Cheney responds to Grandpa RICO.

It’s a quick read, and worth it.

Two things I learned today: 1. Within an Excel cell, use ALT+Enter for a new line 2. Use your Cuisinart to shred cheese.

I really want to move my erinstellato.com blog to a static site. I know there are blogs that talk about how to do this, but I don’t have the bandwidth to figure it out. Does anyone have a recommendation for a company or person that does this? I am happy to outsource.

Blog alert! About my 2024 and a little on 2025. Enjoy the change of calendars! #SQLFamily #MVPBuzz #Community

Is peanut-shaped an official transportation term?

Also, if you’re bored, Penn State and Louisville are about to play for the volleyball championship on ABC. For the first time, a female coach will win the title.

There didn’t need to be that many notes added…

In case you haven't gotten the notification, SSMS 21 Preview 2.1 is available! More details, include a link to the release notes, in this post: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/SQLServ...

Very random request - can someone go to the feedback site (aka.ms/sqlfeedback) and try to create a new feedback item? I have a report that folks are getting a 404 error but it works for me...but maybe that's because I'm internal. You don't have to create an issue (unless you want to!)

We made it to Friday! New feedback post over on LinkedIn for those interested. This week I've asking about willingness to update an app (any app) based on what kind of update it is. www.linkedin.com/posts/erinst...

It's my favorite time of year...multi-meeting cancellations rolling in...

SSMS friends! Remember when I said we would have more frequent preview releases? Well Preview 2 is now available! Release notes are here: learn.microsoft.com/sql/ssms/ssm...

Friends who are interested in Copilot in SSMS - today's Friday Feedback post on LinkedIn is for you! www.linkedin.com/posts/erinst...

Friendly reminder: it's a good idea to use salutations, sign-offs, etc. when emailing someone you don't know. Including basic pleasantries goes a long way toward getting the assistance you're asking for in the rest of the email. 👍

Sometimes, when I'm writing documentation, I wonder if I'm just yelling into the void...

Are you using #VSCode and #SQLServer, #AzureSQL, #SQLMI, #MicrosoftFabric SQL services? There is a new #MSSQL extension for #VSCode available.. https://buff.ly/3YWylDz #SQLServer #AzureSQL #MicrosoftFabric #Databases #Development

You can apply for SQL Server 2025 preview and Copilot in SSMS 21 preview Details👇

Hey friends! New Friday Feedback post over on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/erinst... The topic is documentation. Love it or hate it, we need it 😉

Current me is very grateful for past me doing the work to create re-usable scripts for database testing. Good job April me.

SSMS friends - quick survey. We didn't select a good color for NULL in the results grid (I swear this is not what we decided but there's a lot going on...). What do folks suggest? I tried yellow and didn't hate it. If you can try it yourself before you suggest, that would be helpful!