By default, SSMS opens up the Object Explorer on startup. You can change this by going to Tools->Options->Environment->Startup. I prefer to open Object Explorer along with a query window.

By default, SSMS opens up the Object Explorer on startup. You can change this by going to Tools->Options->Environment->Startup. I prefer to open Object Explorer along with a query window.

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