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  • Hello. I am returning to an IT career after taking time out to teach. I am looking to set up SQL Server on my windows 8.1 PC and do some refresher training to get back into the swing of things.

    I know I can buy SQL Server 2014 developer edition for a modest fee. Will this include Business Intelligence Development Studio..? If not can anyone recommend a trail version of BIDS or do I need to incorporate it into my Visual Studio Community Edition..?

    My overall goal is to get a working version SQL Server on my PC and be able to practice some business intelligence such as SSIS and SSRS.

    Many thanks for any suggestions.

  • You can download BIDS free:

    http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42313

    Phil.

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  • Thanks for your reply.

    Two Q's. Does anyone now if this is compatible with Visual Studio Community..?

    And, I would imagine I need to find a trial of an older version of SQL Server rather than buy 2014 Developer Edition.

  • nigelevenden (2/9/2015)


    And, I would imagine I need to find a trial of an older version of SQL Server rather than buy 2014 Developer Edition.

    You imagine wrong 😉

    It should be fine with VS, or at least it should install alongside that VS

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