The F6 Shortcut moves focus between SSMS panes. I use it when switching between the query editor and results.
SSMS or VS Code for SQL Server Work
Choose SSMS or VS Code for SQL Server work by task: administration, plans, scripts, MSSQL extension features, and team workflow.
The Tools a DBA Installs on Day One
The tools a DBA installs on day one include SSMS, command line utilities, a checked script library, and managed source control.
Drawing a Diagram of an Existing Database
A diagram of an existing database starts with real foreign keys, uses SSMS to reveal relationships, and records the important paths a picture misses.
Templates and Snippets in SSMS
Templates and snippets in SSMS turn repeated SQL patterns into editable starting points while keeping environment assumptions visible.
SQL SERVER – 2005 – Forced Parameterization and Simple Parameterization – T-SQL and SSMS
Forced parameterization can cut query compilations for busy databases. I explain FORCED vs SIMPLE parameterization and how to set each with T-SQL and SSMS.
SQL SERVER – 2005 – Fix : Error : Msg 7411, Level 16, State 1 Server is not configured for RPC
Msg 7411 says the server is not configured for RPC. A Jr. DBA I am training found the fix on his own: turn the RPC option from False to True.