SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) can invoke a web browser through menu items, when selecting a URL in the query editor, or when using Microsoft Entra authentication. To control what browser is invoked from SSMS, change the setting, Use system default web browser.

Does anyone know if there's a tool out there which allows you to run queries against a SQL Server database through a web browser (e.g. SSMS functionality available through the browser)? I ask as we have a large support team who rely heavily on running database queries when investigating issues.

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Apr 8, 2025 · SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is an integrated environment for managing any SQL infrastructure, from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database. SSMS provides tools to configure, monitor, and administer instances of SQL Server and databases.

Feb 15, 2022 · This Web browser allows you to browse URLs, and view MSDN Library help topics without leaving SQL Server Management Studio. You can access the Web browser by pointing to Web Browser on the View menu, and then clicking Show Browser.

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Nov 24, 2018 · Need to leave Microsoft Server Management Studio (SSMS), open a web browser and search for the required information. Switching between windows can be even harder, if we work on remote...

Jan 29, 2016 · These Stackoverflow threads (thread 1, thread 2), list SSMS alternatives some portable (run off USB drive), and some written in Java. From Linqpad to Database.NET to Query Express, you should find a tool that would work for you.

Nov 23, 2013 · Yesterday, I figured out a more flexible workaround: using the SSMS browser as a file manager. SSMS includes a version of Internet Explorer to allow the user to view MSDN Library help topics and...

Sep 6, 2018 · SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is a flexible tool. One thing that often surprises people is that it hosts a version of Microsoft Internet Explorer, right inside the application. Why would SSMS have a web browser I hear you ask?