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SQL Data Dictionary vs SQL Server Management Studio

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

SQL Data Dictionary

SQL Data Dictionary

Development

A SQL data dictionary is a centralized repository of information about a database's schema. It documents tables, columns, data types, indexes, keys, views, stored procedures, and other database objects.

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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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