Wednesday, September 30, 2015

SQL Server Data Tools for Visual Studio 2013

There are several options for SQL Server Data Tools depending on the version of Visual Studio as described here.

For this post we are using a Toshiba Laptop running Windows 7 (64-bit) Ultimate having a Visual Studio Express 2013 for Web which is one of the requirements in the following list:
  • Visual Studio 2013 Professional,
  • Ultimate,
  • Premium,
  • Express for Web, or
  • Express for Windows Desktop
You can download the tool here:
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/dn864412

You will need approximately 1.8GB of free space at for the full install point because it includes all possible components that might be required.

You have an option for the language to choose from:


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Choose language and download (English here).

You double click the downloaded program SSDTSetup.exe to begin installation.


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Accept the license terms to proceed.
The download and installation begins immediately.


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It may take a while to download and install.


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After installation you can find Visual Studio 2013 Data Tools as shown.


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A number of items will be added to your Control Panel Programs as shown.


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You can verify it in Visual Studio 2013 Express for web also as shown.


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How do you create SQL Server Projects using the SSDT?
Hints for creating projects:
Launch VS 2013 Web (for example)
Create New Project choosing SQL Server Project Template
Associate a SQL Server Database for the project by directly connecting to SQL Server; choosing to run a script or via a data-tier application

In the next post we look at using SQL Server Data Tools in Visual Studio 2013 Express for Web.

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