Dinakar Nethi announces the release of a public preview of SQL Server Management Studio 18.0:
Shell improvements
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SSMS is based on the new VS 2017 Isolated Shell. This means a modern shell that unlocks all the accessibility features from both SSMS and VS 2017.
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Smaller download size (~400 MB). This is less than half of what SSMS 17.x is.
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SSMS can be installed in a custom folder. Currently, this is only available on the command line setup. Pass the extra argument to SSMS-Setup-ENU.exe, SSMSInstallRoot = C:\MyFolder
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High DPI enabled by default.
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Better support for multiple monitors to ensure dialogs and windows pop up on the expected monitor.
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Isolation from SQL Engine. SSMS does not share components with SQL engine anymore. More isolation from SQL engine allows for more frequent updates.
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Package Ids no longer needed to develop SSMS Extensions.
18.0 will install alongside 17, so you can have both at the same time.