For a detailed list of all bug fixes, you can review the official SSMS Release Notes on Microsoft Learn .
, as older versions no longer support this authentication method. Microsoft Support +1 Download and Installation Direct Download: You can find older versions, including 18.10, via the Microsoft SSMS Release History page. Upgrade Path: If you already have an earlier GA version of SSMS 18 installed, running the 18.10 installer will perform a full upgrade of that package. Side-by-Side Install: SSMS 18.x can be installed alongside older versions like SSMS 17.x, 16.x, or SQL Server 2014 SSMS. Microsoft Learn +3 Known Issues & Troubleshooting Bug Reports: Some users reported "buggy" fresh installations on new machines, recommending a workaround of installing version 18.9.2 first and then upgrading to 18.10. Installation Failures: If the download stops or fails, it is recommended to ensure no "Preview" or "RC" versions are present, delete the installation directory at
