Here is another method, which may be easier than installing plugins or external tools in some situations: Do a select [whatever you need]INTO temp.table_namefrom [… etc …]. Right-click on the database in the Object Explorer => Tasks => Generate Scripts Select temp.table_name in the “Choose Objects” screen, click Next. In the “Specify how scripts should … Read more
Another answer here also mentions since 2012 you can remove Remove cached login via How to remove cached server names from the Connect to Server dialog?. Just confirmed this delete in MRU list works fine in 2016 and 2017. SQL Server Management Studio 2017 delete the file C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\SQL Server Management Studio\14.0\SqlStudio.bin SQL Server Management Studio … Read more
I am totally unable to connect to localdb with any tool including MSSMA, sqlcmd, etc. You would think Microsoft would document this, but I find nothing on MSDN. I have v12 and tried (localdb)\v12.0 and that didn’t work. Issuing the command sqllocaldb i MSSQLLocalDB shows that the local instance is running, but there is no … Read more
This is commonly reported as an error due to using the wrong version of SSMS(Sql Server Management Studio). Use the version designed for your database version. You can use the command select @@version to check which version of sql server you are actually using. This version is reported in a way that is easier to … Read more
In SSMS 2012 there’s an option for this, in Tools -> Options -> Query Results -> SQL Server -> Results to Grid, it’s called “Quote strings containing list separators when saving .csv results”. I don’t know how long such an option has existed for, but I’m baffled by two things: How come it’s not turned … Read more
Right click the database itself, Tasks -> Generate Scripts… Then follow the wizard. For SSMS2008+, if you want to also export the data, on the “Set Scripting Options” step, select the “Advanced” button and change “Types of data to script” from “Schema Only” to “Data Only” or “Schema and Data”.
DECLARE @v XML = (SELECT * FROM <tablename> FOR XML AUTO) Insert the above statement at the point where you want to view the table’s contents. The table’s contents will be rendered as XML in the locals window, or you can add @v to the watches window.
Late answer, but hopefully worthwhile: The Poor Man’s T-SQL Formatter is an open-source (free) T-SQL formatter with complete T-SQL batch/script support (any DDL, any DML), SSMS Plugin, command-line bulk formatter, and other options. It’s available for immediate/online use at http://poorsql.com, and just today graduated to “version 1.0” (it was in beta version for a few … Read more
Such unexpected problems can appear when you copy the code from a web page or email and the text contains unprintable characters like individual CR or LF and non-breaking spaces.
As of SQL Server 2012 you no longer have to go through the hassle of deleting the bin file (which causes other side effects). You should be able to press the delete key within the MRU list of the Server Name dropdown in the Connect to Server dialog. This is documented in this Connect item … Read more