was a milestone release that bridged the gap between on-premises Windows servers and the new multi-platform, cloud-first SQL Server ecosystem. While it is now outdated and superseded by newer SSMS versions, it remains a stable choice for organizations still running SQL Server 2017 on older Windows infrastructure—provided they do not need the latest Azure, performance, or security features.
For new deployments or active environments, upgrading to (or using Azure Data Studio for cross-platform needs) is strongly recommended. microsoft sql server management studio 2017
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