SSDT for Visual Studio 2017: How to Download and Install Version 15.9.10
How to Download and Install SSDT for VS 2017
SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) is a modern development tool for building SQL Server relational databases, databases in Azure SQL, Analysis Services (AS) data models, Integration Services (IS) packages, and Reporting Services (RS) reports. With SSDT, you can design and deploy any SQL Server content type with the same ease as you would develop an application in Visual Studio.
In this article, you will learn how to download and install SSDT for Visual Studio 2017 (VS 2017), which is the latest version of SSDT that supports VS 2017. You will also learn how to verify your installation, how to troubleshoot common issues, and how to access useful resources and support.
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Introduction
What is SSDT and what are its benefits
SSDT is a set of project templates and design surfaces that enable you to work with SQL Server content types in Visual Studio. You can use SSDT to create, edit, refactor, debug, deploy, and test various SQL Server objects, such as databases, tables, views, stored procedures, functions, triggers, indexes, constraints, data types, schemas, roles, users, etc.
Some of the benefits of using SSDT are:
You can use a familiar and integrated development environment (IDE) that supports IntelliSense, code completion, syntax highlighting, error checking, debugging, source control, etc.
You can use a declarative model-based approach that allows you to focus on what your database should be rather than how to implement it.
You can use schema compare and data compare tools that enable you to compare and synchronize different versions of your database or database project.
You can use continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools that automate your database development lifecycle (DLC) and align it with your application DLC.
You can use various extensions and plugins that enhance your productivity and functionality.
What are the prerequisites and requirements for installing SSDT for VS 2017
Before you install SSDT for VS 2017, you need to make sure that you have the following prerequisites and requirements:
You need to have Visual Studio 2017 installed on your machine. You can use any edition of Visual Studio 2017, such as Community, Professional, or Enterprise. If you don't have Visual Studio 2017 installed, you can download it from .
You need to have an internet connection to download the required files. If you want to install SSDT offline or on an internal network, you need to download the files beforehand on a machine that has internet access. You can follow the instructions from to create an offline installation of SSDT.
You need to have enough disk space to install SSDT and its components. The minimum disk space required is 1 GB, but the recommended disk space is 10 GB.
You need to have the appropriate permissions to install SSDT on your machine. You need to be an administrator or a member of the Administrators group on your machine.
How to Download SSDT for VS 2017
How to download SSDT standalone installer for VS 2017
If you want to download SSDT as a standalone installer, you can use the following link:
This link will download a file named SSDT-Setup-ENU.exe, which is about 5 MB in size. This file is a bootstrapper that will download and install the required components for SSDT. You can run this file on any machine that has Visual Studio 2017 installed, or on a machine that does not have Visual Studio 2017 installed but has internet access.
How to download Visual Studio Shell (vs_sql.exe) for VS 2017
If you want to download SSDT along with Visual Studio Shell, which is a minimal installation of Visual Studio that supports SSDT, you can use the following link:
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SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017 project templates and design surfaces
Create and deploy SQL Server databases with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Build Analysis Services models with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Develop Integration Services packages with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Design Reporting Services reports with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Migrate and upgrade projects to SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Compare and synchronize database schemas with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Debug and test SQL Server code with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Publish and deploy database changes with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Manage database references and variables with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Use source control and versioning with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Configure and customize SSDT 15.9.10 settings for VS 2017
Use SQL Server Object Explorer with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Import and export data with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Generate data scripts and snapshots with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Extract and apply data-tier applications with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Use SQL Server Analysis Services tools with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Use SQL Server Integration Services tools with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Use SQL Server Reporting Services tools with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Connect to Azure SQL Database with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Connect to Azure SQL Managed Instance with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Connect to Azure Synapse Analytics with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Connect to Analytics Platform System with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Connect to multiple SQL Server versions with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Use Transact-SQL editor with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Use Table Designer with SSDT 15.9.10 for VS 2017
Use Query Designer with SSDT 15.9.
This link will download a file named vs_sql.exe, which is about 1.5 GB in size. This file is a self-contained installer that will install both Visual Studio Shell and SSDT on your machine. You can run this file on any machine that does not have Visual Studio 2017 installed and does not have internet access.
How to Install SSDT for VS 2017
How to install SSDT during Visual Studio installation
If you are installing Visual Studio 2017 for the first time, or if you are modifying an existing installation of Visual Studio 2017, you can install SSDT as part of the installation process. You can follow these steps:
Run the Visual Studio Installer from the Start menu or from the downloaded file.
Select the edition of Visual Studio 2017 that you want to install or modify, such as Community, Professional, or Enterprise.
On the Workloads tab, select the Data storage and processing workload. This will automatically select the SQL Server Data Tools component under Optional components.
If you want to install Analysis Services, Integration Services, or Reporting Services tools, you need to select them separately under Individual components. You can find them under Code tools category.
Click Install or Modify to start the installation process.
Wait for the installation to complete and then restart your machine if prompted.
How to install SSDT with Visual Studio Installer
If you already have Visual Studio 2017 installed on your machine, and you want to install SSDT separately, you can use the Visual Studio Installer to do so. You can follow these steps:
Run the SSDT standalone installer (SSDT-Setup-ENU.exe) that you downloaded from the previous section.
Select Install SQL Server Data Tools for Visual Studio 2017 and click Next.
Select the edition of Visual Studio 2017 that you want to install SSDT on, such as Community, Professional, or Enterprise.
Select the components that you want to install, such as Analysis Services, Integration Services, or Reporting Services tools. By default, all components are selected.
Click Install to start the installation process.
Wait for the installation to complete and then restart your machine if prompted.
How to install Analysis Services, Integration Services, and Reporting Services tools with SSDT standalone installer
If you already have Visual Studio Shell installed on your machine, or if you want to install only Analysis Services, Integration Services, or Reporting Services tools without installing Visual Studio Shell, you can use the SSDT standalone installer (SSDT-Setup-ENU.exe) to do so. You can follow these steps:
Run the SSDT standalone installer (SSDT-Setup-ENU.exe) that you downloaded from the previous section.
Select Install Analysis Services/Integration Services/Reporting Services tools only and click Next.
Select the components that you want to install, such as Analysis Services, Integration Services, or Reporting Services tools. By default, all components are selected.
Click Install to start the installation process.
Wait for the installation to complete and then restart your machine if prompted.
How to Verify SSDT Installation for VS 2017
How to check the installed SSDT components and versions in Visual Studio
After you install SSDT for VS 2017, you can verify that the installation was successful by checking the installed components and versions in Visual Studio. You can follow these steps:
Open Visual Studio 2017 and go to Help > About Microsoft Visual Studio.
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