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...provides an integrated environment for database developers to carry out all their database design work for any SQL Server platform (both on and off premise) within Visual Studio. Database developers can use the SQL Server Object Explorer in VS to easily create or edit database objects and data, or execute queries.

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Developers will also appreciate the familiar VS tools we bring to database development, specifically; code navigation, IntelliSense, language support that parallels what is available for C# and VB, platform-specific validation, debugging and declarative editing in the TSQL Editor, as well as a visual Table Designer for both database projects and online database instances.

 

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SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework (June 2013) Available
What’s new? This feature release of the Data-Tier Application Framework (DACFx) brings with it a significant payload of both new functionality as well as 100+ bug fixes since the last release. The features included in this update center around a new... Read more...
Tuesday, Jun 25
Announcing SQL Server Data Tools - June 2013
We are pleased to announce that SQL Server Data Tools - June 2013 is now available for download. This release introduces several new features that we have consistently received requests for via MSDN forums and Connect. From the SSDT team, thank yo... Read more...
Monday, Jun 24
SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework (May 2013) Available
What’s new? This update to the Data-Tier Application Framework (DACFx) addresses a high-priority issue causing potential data corruption during DAC Package creation. The issue is described below: Scenario/Issue Extracting a DACPAC with d... Read more...
Friday, May 3
SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework (March 2013) Available
What’s new? This update to the Data-Tier Application Framework (DACFx) addresses several high-priority issues reported by DACFx and SQL Server Data Tools customers via the forum and Connect. The issues addressed include: Database Project in Visu... Read more...
Wednesday, Mar 6

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