Ken Van Hyning

Microsoft Engineering Manager for SQL Server Client Tools and Drivers - Azure Data Studio, SSMS, SSDT, SMO, DacFx, VS Code SQL, sqlclient, CLI tools, etc.

[Ken Van Hyning @sqltoolsguy]

@erinstellato If 21 had a codename, it would be "Erin"...

[Erin Stellato @erinstellato]

🎉 Surprise! We released SSMS 19.2 today - check out the release notes to see what's new, and what we fixed! Spoiler: many* of you will now be able to use the Live Data Viewer with XE in Azure SQL DB and Azure SQL MI 🫶
https://t.co/C3TAMpHHzj

[Ken Van Hyning @sqltoolsguy]

@DBABullDog @grrl_geek Haven't tried one of those. I use a green egg. Looks cool!!

[NWS Spokane @NWSSpokane]

A special weather statement has been issued for Malo WA until 1:45 PM PDT

[Ken Van Hyning @sqltoolsguy]

@vickyharp I haven't used mine in decades. Back in the 80s we used to do field day to practice the emergency prep side. Very fun but didn't stick with it. On the practical side, phones and GSRM killed the advantage of HTs. What do they recommend for securing power for 3 weeks?

[Ken Van Hyning @sqltoolsguy]

@vickyharp @shueybubbles Sounds like a fun bit of training!

[Erin Stellato @erinstellato]

❌ Now available in an ADS Insider build near you... Delete Database (no extension installed)!

🗒️ You must enable the Enable Preview Features workbench option to see this menu item.

[Stuart Padley @stuartpa]

https://t.co/3YhUFGFunO #sqlcmd

Got a container runtime (docker / podman etc.)? Get SQL Server running using the new sqlcmd:

winget install sqlcmd
sqlcmd create mssql --using https://t.co/yQl8cWDyBA

Open it in Azure Data Studio

sqlcmd open ads

Install, Create, Open!

[Ken Van Hyning @sqltoolsguy]

@ChrisAVWood Your friend has excellent taste!

[Ken Van Hyning @sqltoolsguy]

@erinstellato Too bad we don't have an actual poll on this question @erinstellato. It seems really close... 😁

[Cheena Malhotra @cheenamalhotra]

If you connect to any SQL instance, this article is for you! Strict encryption is here to stay!

#SQLServer #AzureDataStudio https://t.co/joJ72OnPoK

[Ken Van Hyning @sqltoolsguy]

@grrl_geek @rocinantefool JIT is Home Fresh. AoT is Uber Eats.

[Erin Stellato @erinstellato]

❔Questions about new connectivity functionality in Azure Data Studio ❔
Check out our new video featuring engineer @cheenamalhotra!
https://t.co/KUb6x2NPxx

[Ken Van Hyning @sqltoolsguy]

@BuckWoodyMSFT It has aspirations of greatness but humbly knows its place relative to my wife's art studio!

[Ken Van Hyning @sqltoolsguy]

@BuckWoodyMSFT Sorry Buck, my office is currently between designs. If ya need input on folding tables let me know. 😁

[Ken Van Hyning @sqltoolsguy]

@BuckWoodyMSFT Glad to hear it was just "almost". 🙂

[Matteo Taveggia @matteo_taveggia]

I'm pleased to announce the GA release of the SQLServer PowerShell module v22.

https://t.co/hXJuyq2Xqh

[Erin Stellato @erinstellato]

Happy April Tools Day!

SSMS being deprecated? Azure Data Studio missing features on Linux? Read on to learn the truth behind the rumors you hear about SQL Server Tools!

#azuresql

https://t.co/GvfThG3hDJ

[Ken Van Hyning @sqltoolsguy]

@BuckWoodyMSFT @GFritchey @drsql @pshore73 +1 for the second monitor. I find it the easiest and most reliable.

[Ken Van Hyning @sqltoolsguy]

@BuckWoodyMSFT Beach day sounds awesome Buck! Lots of projects around the homestead as always for me. Have a BMS to replace in one of our 4KwH batteries - that's probably the coolest thing on tap for today.