MSSQL
Microsoft SQL Server Tested for version 2000+

MICROSOFT SQL SERVER

The SQL Server client with the highest user satisfaction

Procedures.
Constraints.
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CUSTOM OBJECT SUPPORT FOR TRIGGERS, PROCEDURES, CONSTRAINTS & 42 MORE SQL SERVER SPECIFIC OBJECTS.
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A TOP-PERFORMING SQL Server EDITOR

A SQL Server client you can trust

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DbVisualizer has been a top-performing SQL Server database client for a long time.

It includes all you need to connect, develop and manage your SQL Server database. It has support for SQL Server specific object types and everything else that makes MSSQL Server great.

OBJECT TYPES AND ACTIONS

Supports object types specific to SQL Server

DbVisualizer gives you full control of your SQL Server database. It even offers support for object types and actions specific to Microsoft SQL Server. Here are some examples.

Triggers

Automated actions responding to database events in SQL Server tables.

Triggers Automated actions responding to database events in SQL Server tables.

Procedures

Stored code blocks in SQL Server for repetitive tasks and logic.

Constraints

Rules enforcing data integrity and relationships in SQL Server tables.

Constraints Rules enforcing data integrity and relationships in SQL Server tables.
Triggers Automated actions responding to database events in SQL Server tables.
Constraints Rules enforcing data integrity and relationships in SQL Server tables.

PROPERTIES

Configurable for how you want to work

You can set up custom properties for your MSSQL databases directly in DbVisualizer, so that you can make it the best Microsoft SQL client matching your preferences. Make sure the user is prompted to enter User ID and password. Enable preprocessing of scripts. You can even set up auto-commit and much more.

The properties below and many more can be configured in the MSSQL manager to match how you want to work.

authentication
AUTHENTICATION
Delimited identifiers
DELIMITED IDENTIFIERS
Qualifiers
QUALIFIERS
Physical connection
PHYSICAL CONNECTION
Transaction
TRANSACTION
Encoding
ENCODING
sql statements
SQL STATEMENTS
Connection hooks
CONNECTION HOOKS
Color and border
COLOR AND BORDER
sql editor
SQL COMMANDER
query builder
QUERY BUILDER
Explain plan
EXPLAIN PLAN

SQL CLIENT

The universal
database tool

DbVisualizer is meticulously engineered to handle objects and properties specific to SQL Server - but our out-of-the-box features work across almost any data source.

VISUALIZATION

Automatic visualizations

Relations are crucial in SQL Server, and DbVisualizer will help you automatically generate visual Entity Relationship Diagrams so that you can understand dependencies and opportunities directly in the client.

Automatic visualizations

EDITOR

A powerful editor for SQL Server

Writing SQL for SQL Server is similar, but not exactly the same as for other databases. DbVisualizer understands these nuances and helps you write SQL queries more efficiently.

Sql queries

SCHEDULING

Scheduling with SQL Server Agent

DbVisualizer supports the use of SQL server agent for scheduling of tasks.

Jobs can also be automatically scheduled outside of the MSSQL client, using the command-line interface and the pre-built scheduling tools of your OS.

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MAVEN

JDBC driver management via Maven

DbVisualizer always has the latest JDBC driver for Microsoft SQL Server, and historical versions. With the JDBC driver manager you’ll easily connect to your databases using JDBC drivers hosted on Maven, with multiple versions to choose from.

SQLserver driver manager
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The only professional software that I'm ready to pay from my own pocket I can access Microsoft SQL server, Postgresql and Mariadb/mysql with the same tool. It can find the metadata and data definitions of all of them. I can't even remember how many years I've used it but I use it for my hobby projects a...read more

The only professional software that I'm ready to pay from my own pocket I can access Microsoft SQL server, Postgresql and Mariadb/mysql with the same tool. It can find the metadata and data definitions of all of them. I can't even remember how many years I've used it but I use it for my hobby projects at home and my work projects at work. It is awesome. I like the license, I can install this to all the environments I use to access databases and it is both allowed and possible. show less

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DBVisualizer get everything done for me. My company has a diverse set of systems for IT, Finance, Forecasting, and Manufacturing and we use multiple databases from Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AS/400 DB2, Sparks, etc. DBVisualizer allows me to quickly connect to these databases and ...read more

DBVisualizer get everything done for me. My company has a diverse set of systems for IT, Finance, Forecasting, and Manufacturing and we use multiple databases from Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AS/400 DB2, Sparks, etc. DBVisualizer allows me to quickly connect to these databases and do any data manipulation I need to do for my work. I need to do integration work frequently and the first tool I start with has always been DBVisualizer. The best features for me are its easy-to-understand menu system and the diverse output options it supports. I use it daily to extract the data I need from one system and integrate them with other systems. show less

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Excellent Universal SQL Client. Working in a school district, I deal with a lot of databases from a lot of different vendors. With DbVisualizer, I can easily switch between all the various databases (including Oracle, MariaDB, mySQL, and Microsoft SQL server), all from one interface. I use this applicat...read more

Excellent Universal SQL Client. Working in a school district, I deal with a lot of databases from a lot of different vendors. With DbVisualizer, I can easily switch between all the various databases (including Oracle, MariaDB, mySQL, and Microsoft SQL server), all from one interface. I use this application daily in my position as Data Manager. Installation and configuration was simple. Customer support has always been fast and friendly, but I have not needed to contact them frequently. Pricing is extremely reasonable. show less

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DbVisualizer Streamlines Data Gathering Needs into 1 Application DbVisualizer streamlines my query needs by making it a one-stop shop. I have MongoDB, T-SQL, Oracle, etc. connections set up so I can access everything from one simple query tool. I like how I can connect to multiple database types from on...read more

DbVisualizer Streamlines Data Gathering Needs into 1 Application DbVisualizer streamlines my query needs by making it a one-stop shop. I have MongoDB, T-SQL, Oracle, etc. connections set up so I can access everything from one simple query tool. I like how I can connect to multiple database types from one application. I also like being able to quickly view the data without having to write or wait for a default query to run. The export to CSV is so much faster and easier than your standard SSMS. show less

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My DB Client of choice! DbVisualizer is the easiest, most straightforward database development and troubleshooting tool I have used in my 30+ years as a developer. I have been using the Pro edition for almost five years now. Some of the features I find MOST useful are: 1) View complete DDL including ...read more

My DB Client of choice! DbVisualizer is the easiest, most straightforward database development and troubleshooting tool I have used in my 30+ years as a developer. I have been using the Pro edition for almost five years now. Some of the features I find MOST useful are: 1) View complete DDL including all constraints, 2) Debug Window!, 3) Drill down into and view blob field contents, 4) Format SQL, 5) Stored proc editor, 6) Editing in the SQL Commander show less

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Great tool, been using for 6+ years. I use DBVisualizer frequently - practically daily - over several SQL Server databases. As a business analyst, I use it for doing production support, testing software modifications, etc. DB Visualizer is easy to use, does everything I ask of it. Connections are ea...read more

Great tool, been using for 6+ years. I use DBVisualizer frequently - practically daily - over several SQL Server databases. As a business analyst, I use it for doing production support, testing software modifications, etc. DB Visualizer is easy to use, does everything I ask of it. Connections are easy to set up and I really like being able to set the color for different connections - to provide a visual cue as to which environment I am working in (production vs test). DB Visualizer has lots of features that I haven't used but would like to explore. I like that DBVis is continually making improvements to the software. show less

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Great Product I have been using this product for over 5 years. I searched for a long time, tried many other products but once I found DbVisualizer my search was over. I even prefer and use this over MySQL’s Workbench. This is my go-to product for dealing with our MySQL instances which host our data ware...read more

Great Product I have been using this product for over 5 years. I searched for a long time, tried many other products but once I found DbVisualizer my search was over. I even prefer and use this over MySQL’s Workbench. This is my go-to product for dealing with our MySQL instances which host our data warehouse. It has everything I need and it is simple to use. show less

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Extremely powerful multi-platform db client. Spanning many years as a consultant at many different client sites, I have been able to connect to all different database types (DB2, Oracle, MySQL, SqlServer, etc) using DbVisualizer.

Extremely powerful multi-platform db client. Spanning many years as a consultant at many different client sites, I have been able to connect to all different database types (DB2, Oracle, MySQL, SqlServer, etc) using DbVisualizer. show less

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Best DB software! Dark theme, supports many database types, i find it easy to create queries and run sql reports. It supports ssl tunnels so i dont have to allow outside sql connections. I use it daily.

Best DB software! Dark theme, supports many database types, i find it easy to create queries and run sql reports. It supports ssl tunnels so i dont have to allow outside sql connections. I use it daily. show less

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DBViz is the go-to for multi-database development. Multi-database development. Query results that can be searched. Connection highlighting to denote prod and dev environments. Link to your scripts folder and directly open them in the tool.

DBViz is the go-to for multi-database development. Multi-database development. Query results that can be searched. Connection highlighting to denote prod and dev environments. Link to your scripts folder and directly open them in the tool. show less

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FAQs

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WHAT IS MSSQL?

Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system.

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WHAT IS A MSSQL CLIENT?

You use the MSSQL client to connect to your MSSQL database once connected you can manage your data.

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WHAT IS MSSQL DATABASE CLIENT USED FOR?

The client is used to navigate and manage data in your Microsoft SQL Server database.

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HOW DO I CONNECT TO MSSQL WITH DBVISUALIZER?

It is very easy to connect to your Microsoft Server database via the built-in driver manager in DbVisualizer. The driver manager is hosted on Maven and gives you multiple versions of JDBC drivers to choose from.

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HOW CAN I USE DBVISUALIZER AS A QUERY TOOL?

You write your SQL queries in DbVisualizer that cleverly highlights operations and autocomplete suggestions. The tool also has a visual query builder, that automatically generates SQL code as you drag and drop tables and select what values you want to include.

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HOW DO I GET STARTED TO USE MSSQL WITH DBVISUALIZER?

Download DbVisualizer and connect to your MSSQL database. You can download the free version with limited functionality, try the Pro version for 21 days or buy the Pro version to get the full function set of the database client.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING MSSQL?

Microsoft SQL Server is known for being a very secure and high performing database used worldwide by corporations.

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CAN I CONNECT TO MSSQL AND OTHER DATABASES USING DBVISUALIZER AS A MSSQL CLIENT?

Yes. You can connect to many different data sources to view and manage data with DbVisualizer. You get one tool to manage all (on this list) data sources that are used in your business.

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HOW CAN I CONNECT TO MY DATABASE USING THE MSSQL JDBC DRIVER?

You can easily connect to Microsoft SQL Server by selecting MSSQL from the list of available databases in the built-in driver manager, enter your credentials, and DbVisualizer sets up the connection automatically.

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WHAT OBJECT TYPES ARE SUPPORTED IN THE DBVISUALIZER MSSQL CLIENT?

This is the list of supported object types for MSSQL in DbVisualizer, we offer extended support for these MSSQL object types and functions.

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WHAT ARE SOME OF THE FEATURES OF THE MSSQL GUI IN DBVISUALIZER?

You can do a lot using DbViusualizer such as create powerful scripts using client side commands to automate import/ export of data, save scripts, let the auto-complete feature assist you in writing SQL, use the reference graphs to see how tables are related and much more.

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MSSQL CLIENT, A MSSQL GUI, A MSSQL IDE, A MSSQL EDITOR AND A MSSQL WORKBENCH?

Different environmental labels mean more or less the same thing. A client indicates that you have a server elsewhere, a GUI refers to the graphical interface of the app. While IDE refers to the larger "integrated development environment" and editor refers to an actual part of the client where you write your code. A workbench concentrates more on the process of development. All of these have come to be synonyms in how people refer to the application in which you do the actual coding.

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IS THERE A DATABASE BROWSER IN DBVISUALIZER?

Yes, you can browse your database with DbVisualizer! You can see the tables, relations, and custom objects that have been created for each database. The automatic visualization tools give you a view of the servers explain plans and you can generate Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs).

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