I use a lot of different tools everyday. So I decided to make a list of the ones I like to use the most. I try to use free ones when I have the chance.
- Remote Desktop Connection Manager
- SSMS
- BIDS helper
- MSSQL.SchemaDiff.exe
- XVI32.exe
- SQL Sentry Plan
- Notepad++
- Snipping Tool
- SQLStress
- SQLRAP 4.0
- SCOM
- Powershell IDE
- Redgate Backup
- Redgate Compare
- Redgate Data Compare
- SQL Assistant
- SQLIO
- Tweekdeck
- Virtual Clonedrive