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title SQL Server Central Management Servers extension
titleSuffix Azure Data Studio
description Install and use the SQL Server Central Management Servers extension (preview) for Azure Data Studio
ms.reviewer alayu; sstein
ms.prod sql
ms.technology azure-data-studio
ms.topic conceptual
author yualan
ms.author alayu
ms.custom seodec18
ms.date 06/06/2019

SQL Server Central Management Servers extension (preview)

The Central Management Servers extension allows users to store a list of instances of SQL Server that is organized into one or more groups. Actions that are taken using a CMS group act on all servers in the server group.

This experience is currently in its initial preview. Report issues and feature requests here.

CMS extension

Install the SQL Server Central Management Servers extension

  1. To open the extensions manager and access the available extensions, select the extensions icon, or select Extensions in the View menu.
  2. Select an available extension to view its details.
  3. Select the extension you want (SQL Server Central Management Servers) and Install it.

How do I start Central Management Servers?

Central Management Servers can be viewed by clicking on the Connections icon (Ctrl/Cmd + G). The first time you download the extension, the CMS view will be minimized, and you can open it by click on Central Management Servers

Next steps

To learn more conceptually about Central Management Servers, you can read more here.