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Announcing SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) for ARM64 Architecture in Visual Studio 17.10 Preview 2

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Table of Contents

  1. Key Features
  2. Feature List
  3. Conclusion

Key Features

  • Open, build, and publish SQL projects directly from Visual Studio on ARM64
  • Schema compare to visualize and synchronize schema differences
  • Data compare for swift and accurate comparison of data between databases
  • Query editor optimized for ARM64 architecture
  • Database properties editor to configure various aspects of your database
  • Object refactoring capabilities to streamline database development

Feature List

| Feature | SSDT in AMD64 | SSDT in ARM64 | |---------------------------|---------------|---------------| | Opening a SQL Project | ✓ | ✓ | | Building a Project | ✓ | ✓ | | Publishing a Project | ✓ | ✓ | | Schema Compare | ✓ | ✓ | | Data Compare | ✓ | ✓ | | Query Editor | ✓ | ✓ | | Table Designer | ✓ | | | Database Properties Editor | ✓ | ✓ | | Object Refactoring | ✓ | ✓ | | SQL Server Object Explorer | ✓ | | | Development using localdb | ✓ | | | IntelliSense in Query Editor| ✓ | | | Debugger | ✓ | |

Conclusion

The launch of SSDT for ARM64 architecture in Visual Studio 17.10 Preview 2 provides a robust environment for SQL Server database development. Explore the new features available and share your feedback to help improve Visual Studio. Download Visual Studio Preview here.