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SQL Server 2012 - ready to use?
So, SQL Server 2012 is RC0 currently and due for its launch events to start from March 7th. Is anyone using the Management Studio to work with their servers yet? Would anyone recommend to use it / avoid it? Given it's this close to release will anything change in the UI? My guess would be that only big problems in the SQL Engine will get any attention. But its a guess...
I have been using the 2012 version of SSMS since the first CTP. I use it against all of my VMs, testing instances and production servers. At the RC0 level it is quite stable and many of the early bugs have been resolved. You will be much happier with things like: - IntelliSense improvements (e.g. partial matching) - Tab strips that allow you to move single query windows to different monitors - Snippets vs. templates (more flexible than templates and can be stored on the network) There are probably some other benefits you'll see over 2008 R2 and earlier, but those are the three that stand out *for me*. I don't think you'll see much change in SSMS at all between now and release, unless someone finds a real show-stopper. All of my minor bugs and feature requests on Connect have been closed as Won't Fix.
Sorry, I won't be at this Bits. Doing the SQL Saturday in Ireland then Connections in Vegas. I know a couple of people are doing both Connections and Bits back-to-back but it was one event too many for me.
Oh no! I have got used to you being there I took it as a given that you'd with us. SQL Sentry are there though aren't they?
Yes, we'll be there, Greg will be there in my place this time.
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