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

Table of Contents
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.