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Event Viewer vs SQL Server Management Studio

A side-by-side look at Event Viewer and SQL Server Management Studio. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Event Viewer

Event Viewer

System & Hardware

Event Viewer is a Windows utility that allows users to view event logs and system alerts generated in Windows. It tracks system, application, and security events and helps diagnose problems.

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SQL Server Management Studio

SQL Server Management Studio

Development

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is a free integrated environment for managing any SQL infrastructure. It provides tools for configuring, monitoring, and administering SQL Server instances. SSMS allows database administrators and developers to create databases, write queries, design tables and indexes, and monitor server performance.

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