SQL Server Management Studio includes the following general features:

• SUPPORTS most administrative tasks for SQL Server.
• A single, integrated ENVIRONMENT for SQL Server Database Engine management and authoring.
• Dialogs for managing objects in the SQL Server Database Engine, Analysis Services, and Reporting Services, that allows you to execute your ACTIONS immediately, send them to a Code Editor, or script them for later execution.
• Non-modal and resizable dialogs allow access to multiple tools while a dialog is open.
• A common scheduling dialog that allows you to perform action of the management dialogs at a later time.
• Exporting and importing SQL Server Management Studio server registration from one Management Studio environment to another.
• Save or print XML Showplan or Deadlock files generated by SQL Server PROFILER, review them later, or send them to administrators for analysis.
• A new error and informational message box that presents much more information, allows you to send Microsoft a comment about the messages, allows you to copy messages to the clipboard, and allows you to easily e-MAIL the messages to your support team.
• An integrated Web browser for quick browsing of MSDN or online help.
• Integration of Help from online communities.
• A tutorial on SQL Server Management Studio to help you take advantage of the many new features and become more productive right away.
• A new activity monitor with filtering and automatic refresh.
• Integrated Database Mail interfaces.

SQL Server Management Studio includes the following general features: