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Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio vs SQLPro Studio: What are the differences?
Introduction
Below are the key differences between Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQLPro Studio:
- User Interface and Design: SSMS has a traditional and more cluttered user interface, while SQLPro Studio has a modern and clean design. SQLPro Studio offers a more intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it easier to navigate and work with databases.
- Platform Compatibility: SSMS is exclusively designed for Microsoft Windows operating systems, whereas SQLPro Studio is available for macOS and Windows. This allows developers using different platforms to work with their preferred operating system.
- Feature Set and Extensibility: SSMS provides a comprehensive range of features and tools specifically tailored for Microsoft SQL Server. SQLPro Studio, on the other hand, offers a broader support for various database management systems, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Amazon Redshift, and more. Additionally, SQLPro Studio is extendable through plugins, allowing users to customize their workflow and add new functionality.
- Performance and Stability: SSMS is known for its robust performance and stability, as it has been developed and optimized by Microsoft for managing SQL Server databases. SQLPro Studio also offers a stable and reliable experience, but its multi-platform support may result in slight performance differences depending on the underlying operating system.
- Pricing and License: SSMS is a free tool provided by Microsoft, and it can be used without any licensing costs. SQLPro Studio, however, offers both a free version with limited features and a paid Pro version with additional functionality. The Pro version requires a license to unlock all the advanced features.
- Integration with Other Tools: SSMS integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft tools and services, such as Azure SQL Database and Azure Data Studio, providing a unified experience for managing and analyzing data in the Microsoft ecosystem. SQLPro Studio, while not specifically tied to Microsoft products, offers integration with external tools and services through its powerful plugin system.
In summary, SSMS is a Windows-exclusive tool with a comprehensive feature set for managing Microsoft SQL Server databases, while SQLPro Studio provides a modern, multi-platform solution for managing various database systems with extensibility options and a cleaner user interface.
I am looking to build an azure database that connects to my power bi application. Initially, I attempted to create an Azure SQL database, then realized I needed to have SQL Server Management Service in order to manage and connect between Azure SQL <=> Power BI, but since I am on a Mac, I had to use the complex installation as a workaround.
If MySQL Workbench can solve this (as the product is available on Mac), I am more than happy to proceed with this approach if it can achieve the same goal of connecting an azure database with my Power BI application
What I am trying to achieve is fairly simple: have an online cloud database that connects to my Power BI application
I am open to any other solutions as well
Thank you
As others have noted, MySQL Workbench cannot be used instead of Microsoft SQL Manager to manage Azure SQL (MS-SQL Server, I hate that Microsoft uses generic category names for their products).
If you're considering switching to MySQL (Possibly using Azure MySQL managed database), then please not that unlike MS-SQL Server, you do not need the MySQL Workbench to connect your application to MysQL: just use the correct driver for your stack, and you're all set (if your stack is using the .Net platform, use MySQL Connector/NET from: https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/net/ ).
If you do want to use a graphical interface to maintain your MySQL database, then MySQL Workbench is a great choice, but you are not limited to it - as others have mentioned, there is a plethora of competing graphical database management tools that would work just as well with MySQL - one of the advantages of choosing MySQL for your stack is the huge eco-system that is built around it.
Microsoft provides an application known as Azure Data Studio that runs on Windows, Mac and Linux machines. It provides the ability to manage an Azure SQL database, as well as connecting to standard SQL Server databases. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/azure-data-studio/what-is?view=sql-server-ver15
As far as I know, MySQL Workbench doesn't handle Microsoft connections, including Azure, you should try Microsoft solutions such as MS VS Code.
Hi Aashwiin, Looking at your stack (https://stackshare.io/aashwiin82347/my-stack), it seems you are using Azure SQL Databases. I'll infer this is Microsoft SQL Server. Therefore, it certainly makes sense you stick with some of the official Microsoft Tooling to connect to it, query and administer it. You'd only be looking at MySQL Query Workbench, if you were running and connecting to a MySQL Database. - That said, could Azure MySQL (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/mysql/overview) be an option for you a this point? MySQL offers great performance. I have been running it at various companies (under AWS/RDS and AWS/Aurora) and have no reason to switch over to anything else. - Decision making-wise, how much do your want your local sql/mysql client to influence/weigh in your architecture/technology decisions, though? This can be a slippery slope. - Alternatively, other clients exist, such as "Table Plus" and allow you to connect, on Mac, to a variety of database servers, including SQL Server. It might be worth giving it a try.
Hello Could you give us a better idea of what Data Base Management System (DBMS) you are using at Azure? MySQL Workbench and Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) are tools developed to exclusively manage MySQL and SQL Server, respectively. If you need to manage multiple DBMS's from a single tool, I sugget you try DBeaver. There are also another alternatives: HeidiSQL, phpMyAdmin, etc. Regarding the DBMS itself, I suggest you stick with SQL Server. In my opinion it's more stable and has more features than MySQL - especially in the Standard and Enterprise editions. Regards, Lawrence
