(SQL) Tip of the Day: Using SSMS with SQL Azure V12

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Today’s (SQL) Tip…

A common issue we are seeing is issues managing V12 databases, especially because the Silverlight management portal is no longer supported for V12. Our only option right now is to connect with SQL Server Management Studio. You can download the Express version from here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/server-cloud/products/sql-server-editions/sql-server-express.aspx Just download SQL Server Management Studio when given the option.

You will also need SQL Server CU 6 to get the best experience with SQL Azure V12 you can get that from here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3031047/

Once installed you will have the best possible experience managing SQL Azure V12 databases.