| author | rwestMSFT |
|---|---|
| ms.author | randolphwest |
| ms.date | 07/11/2025 |
| ms.service | sql |
| ms.topic | include |
You can connect to an instance of [!INCLUDE ssnoversion-md] using any familiar [!INCLUDE ssnoversion-md] client tool, such as sqlcmd, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), or the MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code.