Microsoft SQL Server(MSSQL server) is a relational database management system developed by Microsoft. MS SQL server is commonly used with Classic ASP and ASP.NET. There are many different versions of SQL server and most ASP.NET hosting companies support different versions of SQL server. Hosting control panels have integrated tools to manage MS SQL databases. Unfortunately some windows hosting companies do not offer a web interface for MSSQL database administration. Customers using an MSSQL database will need to connect to the MSSQL server using third party software.

1. 15+ Best MSSQL Database Management
Tools – Alternatives to SQL Server
Management studio
Microsoft SQL Server(MSSQL server) is a relational database
management system developed by Microsoft. MS SQL server is commonly used with Classic
ASP and ASP.NET. There are many different versions of SQL server and most ASP.NET
hosting companies support different versions of SQL server. Hosting control panels have
integrated tools to manage MS SQL databases. Unfortunately some windows hosting
companies do not offer a web interface for MSSQL database administration. Customers
using an MSSQL database will need to connect to the MSSQL server using third party
software.
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Here is a list of database management tools for SQL Server

2. 1. SQL Server Management Studio from Microsoft (free):
SQL Server
Management Studio is a light and easy-to-use freeware graphical tool for Microsoft
SQL Server database development and administration. With Arvixe hosting, you will
be able to remotely access your MSSQL databases using SQL Server Management
Studio.
2. EMS SQL Management Studio for SQL Server (commercial):
EMS SQL Management Studio for SQL
Server is a complete solution for Microsoft SQL Server database administration and
development. It can be used for MSSQL Server database design, migration,
extraction, SQL Server query building, data import, export and database comparison
etc.

3. 3. RazorSQL:
RazorSQL is an
easy to use SQL query tool, database browser, SQL editor, and database
administration tool for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris. It allows users to do
database browsing, editing, management, administration, and programming.
4. Navicat:
Navicat for SQL Server is a powerful Database administration and development tool
for Microsoft SQL Server. It works with SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008, 2008R2, 2012
and SQL Azure, and supports most of the latest features including Trigger, Function,
View and others.

4. 5. TOAD for SQL Server:
If you are an Oracle
fan, TOAD may be familiar to you. TOAD for SQL Server is available in 3 versions.
Professional, Xpert Edition and Development Suite edition
6. EMS SQL Manager for SQL Server
(free
or commercial): EMS SQL Manager for SQL Server is a high performance tool for
Microsoft SQL Server database development and administration.
7. LinqPad:
As the name suggests, it uses LINQ to
interactively query your database. Note: LINQPad needs .NET Framework 4.0/4.5 (or
Framework 3.5 for LINQPad 2.x).

5. 8. Atlantis SQL Everywhere
Atlantis SQL
Everywhere is a free SQL Server IDE that supports all versions of Microsoft SQL
Server from 2000 to 2008 and comes with the most SQL Intellisense.
9. urSQL (shareware)urSQL is a highly customizable query editor that also allows you to
access different database engines using one common interface.
10. Mylittleadmin :
MyLittleAdmin is the
first web-based management tool specially designed for MS SQL Server. Almost all
server and database objects like tables, views, stored procedures, indexes,
constraints, functions, triggers, users, permissions etc can be managed through
myLittleAdmin. Pleask control panels are integrated with Mylittleadmin.
11. Aquadatastudio:
another database administration tool.
Aqua Data Studio is

6. 12. Database Master:
Database
Master is a powerful database administration program with a consistent and modern
interface. It allows users to do database browsing, table editing, export/import data
from/to single or multiple database table and more .
13. DeZign for Databases:
DeZign
for Databases offers a visual interface to design your database.
14. DatAdmin: DatAdmin is a database administration tool that allows working with
many database engines.
15. Heidi SQL: HeidiSQL is a lightweight, Windows based application for managing
Microsoft SQL databases(You can manage mySQL databases as well using this tool).
It enables you to browse and edit data, create and edit tables, views, procedures,
triggers and scheduled events.
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