🚀 Learn how to use the MSSQL Server extension in Visual Studio Code! 🚀
Microsoft has announced that Azure Data Studio will be retired on February 28, 2026. As a result, developers are encouraged to migrate to Visual Studio Code for SQL development.

In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through:
✅ Installing the MSSQL Server Extension in Visual Studio Code
✅ Setting up a database connection (classic & rich experiences method)
✅ Enabling Rich Experiences for a smoother connection process
✅ Running queries and exploring database management features


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Useful Links:
Microsoft Announcement on Azure Data Studio Retirement:
📌learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure-data-studio/whats-…

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Azure Data Studio Retirement Note
00:50 Open Visual Studio Code
01:00 Install MSSQL Server Extension
01:55 Add Connection
02:26 Configure Extension to Enable Rich Experiences
03:10 Add Connection using Rich Experiences Form
05:02 Investigate Server Explorer
05:20 Explore Features in Preview
06:08 Generate Ready to Use Scripts

💡 Some features are still in preview mode, but Microsoft is most probably working to enhance the MSSQL extension before Azure Data Studio is fully retired.

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