Erin Stellato
@erinstellato.bsky.social
Microsoft PM (SSMS, Copilot). Michigan alum. Calvin & Hobbs fan. I like food…especially dessert. Opinions are my own.
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I know I ask you to visit the feedback site to report issues. Today, for Friday Feedback, I'm asking folks to go to a specific item and upvote it, if you're interested. Does auto-save and auto-reopen sound interesting? 🙃
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Developer Community
Developer Community
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October 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I know I ask you to visit the feedback site to report issues. Today, for Friday Feedback, I'm asking folks to go to a specific item and upvote it, if you're interested. Does auto-save and auto-reopen sound interesting? 🙃
developercommunity.visualstudio.com/t/Add-abilit...
developercommunity.visualstudio.com/t/Add-abilit...
Wednesday Wisdom - did you know that in SSMS 22, if you right-click on a tab in the editor, you have a couple new menu options? 😉
Also, not new in SSMS 22, but new to me: Copy Full Path and Open in File Explorer. I've used SSMS for 20 years...just learned about those today 😲
Also, not new in SSMS 22, but new to me: Copy Full Path and Open in File Explorer. I've used SSMS for 20 years...just learned about those today 😲
October 22, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Wednesday Wisdom - did you know that in SSMS 22, if you right-click on a tab in the editor, you have a couple new menu options? 😉
Also, not new in SSMS 22, but new to me: Copy Full Path and Open in File Explorer. I've used SSMS for 20 years...just learned about those today 😲
Also, not new in SSMS 22, but new to me: Copy Full Path and Open in File Explorer. I've used SSMS for 20 years...just learned about those today 😲
If you're interested in GitHub Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) but haven't had time to check it out, tune in to this week's Data Exposed - hosted by the incomparable Anna Hoffman - to learn more:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvOW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvOW...
Introducing GitHub Copilot in SSMS 22 | Data Exposed
YouTube video by Microsoft Developer
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October 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
If you're interested in GitHub Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) but haven't had time to check it out, tune in to this week's Data Exposed - hosted by the incomparable Anna Hoffman - to learn more:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvOW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvOW...
🚨 It's another two-for-Tuesday over in the SSMS team!
Announcing the release of SSMS 22 Preview 3 and SSMS 21.6!
SSMS 22 Preview 3 includes:
- GitHub Copilot in SSMS
- ARM64 support for core SSMS scenarios
Start with Makena's post: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
Enjoy! 👯♀️
Announcing the release of SSMS 22 Preview 3 and SSMS 21.6!
SSMS 22 Preview 3 includes:
- GitHub Copilot in SSMS
- ARM64 support for core SSMS scenarios
Start with Makena's post: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
Enjoy! 👯♀️
Announcing the Release of SQL Server Management Studio 22 Preview 3 | Microsoft Community Hub
The SSMS team is delighted to announce the release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22 Preview 3. This latest preview is chock full of exiting new...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
🚨 It's another two-for-Tuesday over in the SSMS team!
Announcing the release of SSMS 22 Preview 3 and SSMS 21.6!
SSMS 22 Preview 3 includes:
- GitHub Copilot in SSMS
- ARM64 support for core SSMS scenarios
Start with Makena's post: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
Enjoy! 👯♀️
Announcing the release of SSMS 22 Preview 3 and SSMS 21.6!
SSMS 22 Preview 3 includes:
- GitHub Copilot in SSMS
- ARM64 support for core SSMS scenarios
Start with Makena's post: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
Enjoy! 👯♀️
Two for Tuesday! SSMS 22 Preview 1 and SSMS 21.5 now available:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
Announcing the release of SSMS 22 Preview 1 | Microsoft Community Hub
The SSMS team is excited to share the first preview of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22! Preview releases are our way of getting features into your...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Two for Tuesday! SSMS 22 Preview 1 and SSMS 21.5 now available:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
Hopped on to share the news that we'll be changing the copilot experience in SSMS to integrate with GitHub Copilot 😊
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
What’s next for Copilot in SSMS | Microsoft Community Hub
We released Copilot in SSMS (preview) with the General Availability of SSMS 21 in May of this year. For the uninitiated, the implementation requires creating...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
September 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Hopped on to share the news that we'll be changing the copilot experience in SSMS to integrate with GitHub Copilot 😊
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
Over a year in the making, we are thrilled to announce the GA release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21, which includes Copilot in SSMS (Preview). Thanks to the all the engineers and many, many others who made this happen ❤️
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aka.ms/copilot-ssms...
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SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 is now generally available (GA) | Microsoft Community Hub
The SQL Tools team is thrilled to announce the general availability of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21. SSMS 21 GA brings a modern installation...
aka.ms
May 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Over a year in the making, we are thrilled to announce the GA release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21, which includes Copilot in SSMS (Preview). Thanks to the all the engineers and many, many others who made this happen ❤️
aka.ms/ssms-ga-rele...
aka.ms/copilot-ssms...
aka.ms/ssms-ga-rele...
aka.ms/copilot-ssms...
Boarding a plane and on the jet bridge the very tall guy behind me said “I heard you say you’re in an exit row. Did you want to be in an exit row?”
Me: yes
Guy: I’ll trade you seats - I’ll buy you drinks.
Me: (he doesn’t say where his seat is) I don’t drink.
Guy: I can offer gift cards…
Me: yes
Guy: I’ll trade you seats - I’ll buy you drinks.
Me: (he doesn’t say where his seat is) I don’t drink.
Guy: I can offer gift cards…
May 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Boarding a plane and on the jet bridge the very tall guy behind me said “I heard you say you’re in an exit row. Did you want to be in an exit row?”
Me: yes
Guy: I’ll trade you seats - I’ll buy you drinks.
Me: (he doesn’t say where his seat is) I don’t drink.
Guy: I can offer gift cards…
Me: yes
Guy: I’ll trade you seats - I’ll buy you drinks.
Me: (he doesn’t say where his seat is) I don’t drink.
Guy: I can offer gift cards…
If you're on SSMS 21, check for updates, Preview 7 is out.
More details here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
Look at those workloads!
More details here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
Look at those workloads!
Announcing the Release of SSMS 21 Preview 7 | Microsoft Community Hub
We’re excited to announce the release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 Preview 7!This release introduces a key enhancement: customizable workloads,...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
May 1, 2025 at 10:41 PM
If you're on SSMS 21, check for updates, Preview 7 is out.
More details here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
Look at those workloads!
More details here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
Look at those workloads!
Oh hey friends! I keep forgetting to post here about Friday Feedbacks over on LinkedIn 🤦
Looking for input on whether folks understand the dependency of SSMS on Visual Studio - particularly when it comes to finding info in docs: www.linkedin.com/posts/erinst...
Looking for input on whether folks understand the dependency of SSMS on Visual Studio - particularly when it comes to finding info in docs: www.linkedin.com/posts/erinst...
Happy Fri-yay! We're diving right into Friday Feedback 🪂
Makena… | Erin Stellato
Happy Fri-yay! We're diving right into Friday Feedback 🪂
Makena Barickman and I are looking at what documentation we need and want to add for SSMS 21, and of course we'll have Randolph West ...
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April 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Oh hey friends! I keep forgetting to post here about Friday Feedbacks over on LinkedIn 🤦
Looking for input on whether folks understand the dependency of SSMS on Visual Studio - particularly when it comes to finding info in docs: www.linkedin.com/posts/erinst...
Looking for input on whether folks understand the dependency of SSMS on Visual Studio - particularly when it comes to finding info in docs: www.linkedin.com/posts/erinst...
👏 HEY FRIENDS - SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Preview 6 is out! Check out @makatmsft.bsky.social 's post for more details, including how to try out the new connection dialog 🔌https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserver/announcing-the-release-of-ssms-21-preview-6/4404995
Announcing the Release of SSMS 21 Preview 6 | Microsoft Community Hub
Today the SQL Tools team is happy to announce the release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 Preview 6. If you’ve got update notifications turned on,...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
April 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
👏 HEY FRIENDS - SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Preview 6 is out! Check out @makatmsft.bsky.social 's post for more details, including how to try out the new connection dialog 🔌https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserver/announcing-the-release-of-ssms-21-preview-6/4404995
What a horrible human being.
March 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
What a horrible human being.
Hey friends - there is a TON of great content shared here from the product team! And while it is developer focused, I'll note that most sessions are applicable no matter what your job title or current responsibilities.
For example, if you want a peek at Copilot in SSMS, there's a session...
For example, if you want a peek at Copilot in SSMS, there's a session...
Interesting SQL and PowerShell session by @mrpowershell.bsky.social
DBAs should learn PowerShell
#IMightHavrSaidThatAFewTimes
Some other excellent sessions by @mauridb.bsky.social @drewsk.bsky.social @erinstellato.bsky.social and more at learn.microsoft.com/en-us/shows/...
DBAs should learn PowerShell
#IMightHavrSaidThatAFewTimes
Some other excellent sessions by @mauridb.bsky.social @drewsk.bsky.social @erinstellato.bsky.social and more at learn.microsoft.com/en-us/shows/...
March 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Hey friends - there is a TON of great content shared here from the product team! And while it is developer focused, I'll note that most sessions are applicable no matter what your job title or current responsibilities.
For example, if you want a peek at Copilot in SSMS, there's a session...
For example, if you want a peek at Copilot in SSMS, there's a session...
Did you all see the announcement from @drewsk.bsky.social yesterday about SDK-style SQL projects? 👀
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azuresq...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azuresq...
The Microsoft.Build.Sql project SDK is now generally available | Microsoft Community Hub
Your database should be part of a wholistic development process, where iterative development tools are coupled with automation for validation and deployment....
techcommunity.microsoft.com
March 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Did you all see the announcement from @drewsk.bsky.social yesterday about SDK-style SQL projects? 👀
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azuresq...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azuresq...
Hey SSMS friends! Two things:
1. Makena's on Bluesky - you'll want to follow her for SSMS updates :)
2. SSMS 21 Preview 5 is out!
1. Makena's on Bluesky - you'll want to follow her for SSMS updates :)
2. SSMS 21 Preview 5 is out!
Hello, Bluesky 👋 What better way to celebrate my first post than to share that we released SSMS 21 Preview 5 today! Yeehaw! Check it out and let us know what you think 😀
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
Announcing the release of SSMS 21 Preview 5 | Microsoft Community Hub
Happy almost-Spring (for any Southern Hemisphere dwellers: happy almost-Fall)! We are excited to announce the latest preview of SSMS 21: Preview 5. If...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
March 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Hey SSMS friends! Two things:
1. Makena's on Bluesky - you'll want to follow her for SSMS updates :)
2. SSMS 21 Preview 5 is out!
1. Makena's on Bluesky - you'll want to follow her for SSMS updates :)
2. SSMS 21 Preview 5 is out!
Reposted by Erin Stellato
As a product manager my philosophy is:
I will answer your questions as best I can, even if that means you won't necessarily like the answer.
I will answer your questions as best I can, even if that means you won't necessarily like the answer.
March 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
As a product manager my philosophy is:
I will answer your questions as best I can, even if that means you won't necessarily like the answer.
I will answer your questions as best I can, even if that means you won't necessarily like the answer.
Reposted by Erin Stellato
The Smallest Man That Ever Lived.
March 1, 2025 at 3:23 AM
The Smallest Man That Ever Lived.
👏using👏the👏new👏SSMS👏21👏preview👏
At #sqlkonferenz @jpomfret.co.uk is rocking the stage talking about @dbatools.io and replication
Even using the new SSMS 21 preview version in the demos.
Even using the new SSMS 21 preview version in the demos.
February 27, 2025 at 8:01 AM
👏using👏the👏new👏SSMS👏21👏preview👏
Reposted by Erin Stellato
If you have feedback about SSMS you can do so here.
Aka.ms/ssms-feedback
This will create a work item in the Azure DevOps Project for the team, enabling them to link their work to the actual feedback item and ensure more communication and collaboration with you.
Aka.ms/ssms-feedback
This will create a work item in the Azure DevOps Project for the team, enabling them to link their work to the actual feedback item and ensure more communication and collaboration with you.
February 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
If you have feedback about SSMS you can do so here.
Aka.ms/ssms-feedback
This will create a work item in the Azure DevOps Project for the team, enabling them to link their work to the actual feedback item and ensure more communication and collaboration with you.
Aka.ms/ssms-feedback
This will create a work item in the Azure DevOps Project for the team, enabling them to link their work to the actual feedback item and ensure more communication and collaboration with you.
Hey friends, happy Friday! Two quick things - we released Preview 4 of SSMS 21 this week ✅ I wasn't kidding when I said we would have more frequent previews 🙃 It's so easy to update ⚡
Second, new Friday Feedback post over on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/erinst...
Have a great weekend!
Second, new Friday Feedback post over on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/erinst...
Have a great weekend!
Erin Stellato on LinkedIn: Not sure about you, but it's 15 F (-9 C) where I live this morning 🥶 and…
Not sure about you, but it's 15 F (-9 C) where I live this morning 🥶 and staying cool aligns with what's needed after last week's Friday Feedback post!
I…
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February 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Hey friends, happy Friday! Two quick things - we released Preview 4 of SSMS 21 this week ✅ I wasn't kidding when I said we would have more frequent previews 🙃 It's so easy to update ⚡
Second, new Friday Feedback post over on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/erinst...
Have a great weekend!
Second, new Friday Feedback post over on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/erinst...
Have a great weekend!
Reposted by Erin Stellato
Hi Bluesky! Glad to be here.
February 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Hi Bluesky! Glad to be here.
I firmly believe that everyone should work in customer service (wait tables, retail, etc.) as a teenager.
I also believe that anyone who works in tech should spend a year in QA to understand the importance of documentation and step-by-step instructions.
Thanks for coming to my TedTalk.
I also believe that anyone who works in tech should spend a year in QA to understand the importance of documentation and step-by-step instructions.
Thanks for coming to my TedTalk.
January 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I firmly believe that everyone should work in customer service (wait tables, retail, etc.) as a teenager.
I also believe that anyone who works in tech should spend a year in QA to understand the importance of documentation and step-by-step instructions.
Thanks for coming to my TedTalk.
I also believe that anyone who works in tech should spend a year in QA to understand the importance of documentation and step-by-step instructions.
Thanks for coming to my TedTalk.
👩🔬 👩💻 If you've wondered how we will continue to move SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) forward in 2025, then you'll want to hear about Makena Barickman joining the team 😍
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
SSMS PMs
With new releases and Copilot in SSMS, the SSMS PM team is expanding.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
January 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
👩🔬 👩💻 If you've wondered how we will continue to move SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) forward in 2025, then you'll want to hear about Makena Barickman joining the team 😍
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
🧰 Hey SQL Server Management Studio fans, we'd like to announce the release of SSMS 21 Preview 3!
Quick blog post with details: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
Quick blog post with details: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
SSMS 21 Preview 3 release
The SQL Tools is pleased to announce the release of SSMS 21 Preview 3.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
January 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
🧰 Hey SQL Server Management Studio fans, we'd like to announce the release of SSMS 21 Preview 3!
Quick blog post with details: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
Quick blog post with details: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...
I didn't have Victor from Y&R being so candid on my bingo card for 2025, but I'm all for it.
Eric Braedon: The orange idiot went on television.. and claimed all kinds of things about Newsom and California and the water distribution. All nonsense..
January 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I didn't have Victor from Y&R being so candid on my bingo card for 2025, but I'm all for it.