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Overview
This chapter talks about Object Explorer in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), an essential part of SSMS, as it provides a quick and easy way to connect to databases and manage their objects.
Explanation
Object Explorer shows the objects in a hierarchy, thereby providing a quick object management solution. This is the way you will primarily interact with the database and server components when using SSMS.
As soon as you start SSMS, the Object Explorer should open. If not, then you can open it in one of the following ways:
- Pressing the shortcut key F8.
- From the menus, select View > Object Explorer, as shown below.
