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Benefits of Using Copilot with SSMS

Integrating Copilot into SSMS 21 brings several advantages:

• Context-Aware Assistance: Copilot understands the context of your database and provides relevant suggestions, making query writing faster and more accurate.


• Simplified Querying: You can interact with your database using natural language prompts, reducing the need to remember complex SQL syntax.


• Efficient Troubleshooting: Copilot helps identify issues and suggests fixes, streamlining debugging and optimization.


• Interactive Learning: For those new to SQL or SSMS, Copilot serves as a learning companion, offering explanations and guidance in real time.


• Customizable Execution Modes: Choose between read-only or read/write with approval modes to maintain control over database operations.

How to Enable Copilot in SSMS 21

To get started with Copilot in SSMS 21:

1. Navigate to Tools > Options in SSMS.


2. Search for ‘Copilot’ in the settings.


3. Configure the Azure OpenAI Settings by entering:
   – Azure OpenAI API Key
   – Deployment Name
   – Endpoint
   – Execution Mode (Read or Read/Write with Approval)

Note: As of now, Open AI Model: GPT-4o is only supported for SSMS21 Copilot.

Setting Context for Your Database

To tailor Copilot’s responses to a specific database:

1. Type ‘@’ in the Copilot chat box.


2. A dropdown will appear with available databases (e.g., user databases or master).


3. Select the desired context to begin prompting.

Exploring Copilot Capabilities

Once context is set, you can start prompting Copilot with SQL-related questions or tasks. It can help with:

• Writing and optimizing queries


• Summarizing data


• Generating reports


• Explaining SQL logic

Sample Prompt

1. What is the SQL Server name you are connected?


2. Can you share the SQL Server version and when it was last upgraded?


3. Can you list all the databases, with their compatibility level, backup location, backup type and last backup date?


4. Are there any Availability group or replication enabled on this server?


5. Can you share information Server parameters value on which Performance and security is dependent from this server?


6. Can you share some recommendation for performance tuning values for above?


7. Can you share list the tables from current database and share Table size, number of rows, number of columns, last stats updated, last timestamp table was updated?
   

   Summary

   
   

   Copilot in SSMS 21 is a game-changer for SQL professionals. By combining the power of AI with the familiarity of SSMS, it empowers users to work smarter, not harder. Whether you’re managing complex databases or learning SQL, Copilot is your intelligent partner in productivity.