SQL Server Management Studio

Release and support dates as published by Microsoft; dates within the next 12 months are highlighted, past dates dimmed. Retrieved 2026-10-13.

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SQL Server Management Studio (Modern Lifecycle Policy. Released 2016-05-27 and listed as in support, with no retirement date.)[2][45]

Lifecycle Policy

• Modern Lifecycle Policy. Products and services that are serviced continuously and remain in support while customers stay current, are licensed and Microsoft still offers support, with at least 12 months' notice before support ends when no successor is offered. [2]

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