MSSQL Extension for VS Code: Schema Compare, Schema Designer, Local SQL Server Container GA
Table of Contents
Schema Compare (GA)
- Compare schemas across databases or database projects and apply changes with confidence.
- Effortlessly compare database schemas, pinpoint differences, and apply updates seamlessly between databases or files.
- Enhanced option settings include include/exclude functionality and dropdown option styling for lighter themes.
Schema Designer (GA)
- Interactive database diagramming experience in VS Code.
- Fast loading, performance improvements, visual and usability enhancements.
- Collapse/expand button for tables with many columns, foreign-key icons, tooltips for long names, and more.
- Restored relationship-line visibility, support for self-referencing foreign keys, enhanced auto-arrange behavior for diagrams.
Local SQL Server Container (GA)
- Provision local SQL Server containers directly from the extension without writing Docker commands.
- Choice of running SQL Server 2025 (Public Preview) with enhanced features or other supported versions.
- Custom settings for container name, hostname, and port via UI, progress indicator during image download, step-by-step Docker checks, and more.
- Improved UX around port conflict handling to make setup more predictable and reliable.
Other updates
- Improved Microsoft Entra ID sign-in experience, more responsive query results, new Text View mode, session-based SQL Auth, improved localization, and GitHub Copilot stability enhancements.
