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Users value the ease of use in Azure Data Studio, enabling quick application of their data analytics skills. (1 mentions)
Users find Azure Data Studio easy to use, enabling newcomers to quickly apply their knowledge in data analytics. (1 mentions)
Users are frustrated by Data Studio's failure to remember credentials, leading to recurring access issues and inconvenience. (1 mentions)

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Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Efficient Database Management with Azure Data Studio"
4/5
What do you like best about Azure Data Studio?

The seamless integration with various database systems and the intuitive interface make database management a breeze. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Data Studio?

Occasionally, ceratain advanced functionlaities might be better serverd by more specialized tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Retail
UR
Verified User in Retail
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Very intuitive product"
5/5
What do you like best about Azure Data Studio?

The UI

Social lounge

Customer support

Scalability

Audience engagement Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Data Studio?

It has limited facilities with other database

Learning curve for new user

Non user friendly for recent user Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Consulting
CC
Verified User in Consulting
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Azure Data Studio Review"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Azure Data Studio?

Easy integration with various tools and an easy to use UI Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Data Studio?

Any alternatives and Azure doesn't provide any distinctive features to stand out from the crowd Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Urvesh V.
UV
Urvesh V.
Sitecore Consultant
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SQL Operations Studio review details"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Azure Data Studio?

Very Lightweight. We can code in Transact SQLCode. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Data Studio?

Sometimes, it feels prolonged or gets hanged. Also, it takes time after using SSMS for longer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Insurance
UI
Verified User in Insurance
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"One of the most useful tools"
5/5
What do you like best about Azure Data Studio?

One of the most useful tools I use, especially when doing a bit of machine learning. The ability to split the editor and run SQL queries on one side and develop Python scripts on the other side is the best part for me. Python environment is easy to set up, in the settings you just point to the python .exe. Another great feature is the ability to create your own extensions. I've created my own extensions which run SQL code and produce a graph so that we can monitor certain BI systems. What's great about this is that you can then share these extensions between your team so everyone has it. They're also very easy to add to Op Studio Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Data Studio?

It is a lot easier to do certain things in SQL Management Studio than SQL Operations Studio. Things like the catalogs are just better viewed and used in SSMS than Op Studio. Viewing Jobs is also better in SSMS, although there is an extension in Operation Studio to view Jobs on the server, overall it's just easier to stick with the former. The custom Dashboards are annoying. If you don't make them an extension then the dashboard appears across all the servers homepage, so you get a lot of blank containers as most dashboards are server specific - It may be me being stupid but none of my team have figured a way to fix that other than making an extension. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jaidev S.
JS
Jaidev S.
Team Lead
Computer Software
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL Operations Studio - Cross platform application"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Azure Data Studio?

It's a lightweight application. Great thing I found is that this allows running PowerShell commands in the query editor. I can also write all the Transact-SQL code in this, like creating new tables or altering existing ones, writing new Stored Procedures, etc. Its integrated terminal functionality is awesome. Next to this, its backup feature with encryption is pretty secure; we used this functionality with an authorized certificate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Data Studio?

When my query editor is open and my system is idle for several minutes, sometimes it loses connection with Azure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kiran R.
KR
Kiran R.
Senior Software Developer
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Experience with SOS( SQL Operations Studio)"
4/5
What do you like best about Azure Data Studio?

Sql Operations Studio is a Microsoft product used for managing Sql server. Its related to the DevOps. It's a new product and provides unique features like widgets, terminal window for proper and easy functionality of the product. Widgets are free to move around the product with edit properties. Command Line Tools like Integrated Terminal Window are easily accessible and PowerShell can also be executed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Data Studio?

User settings are editable with Json file. It's easy but sometimes makes trouble for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Piyush G.
PG
Piyush G.
Programmer Analyst
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"My honest review for SQL OPERATIONS STUDIO"
4/5
What do you like best about Azure Data Studio?

It's very light weight application. I Can write all the Transact Sql code in. Its pretty secured and we use it functionally. The tools and visual interface are very good as compared to other sql tools. Easy to check the data definitions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Data Studio?

After using ssms for a long time, it's takes time to get used to it. And sometimes it's also seems a quite inactive or slow moving. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bhupinder s.
BS
Bhupinder s.
Associate Software Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Review of SQL Operations Studio"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Azure Data Studio?

Visual interface of this software is best compared to the old SQL tools. We can have backup of database efficiently. It works very well when we are on server sites. Number of admin tasks that can be done here though. Easy to check the data definitions by single clicking also we can paste query scripts. It's lightweight and easy to install. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Data Studio?

Finding the tables is time-consuming and sometimes hard to find the required matter. But it's good for backup of large databases. Coming from the SSMS world, it takes some time to get used to it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"It's ok"
3/5
What do you like best about Azure Data Studio?

It's super fast compared to SQL Management Studio. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Data Studio?

Lack of features and stability make it almost unusable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.