Can I get access to the database schema project types without having to buy VSTS?

Question

I'm currently working on an ASP.NET application, and I have downloaded the Visual Studio 2010 Team System beta, which I'm using for my project.

In this version I learned that there is a database schema project. By searching the net I found that this project type also exists for VS 2008, but only in some of the Team System versions. I really learned to appreciate this project type, it really helps out a lot in my database design and development. But the Team System versions are absurdly expensive.

Is there a way to get this project type without having to purchase a Team System license?

It is the only feature of the Team System version that I want.

Answer 1

Team System Database Edition is available as a separate sku - you don't need the full "Team Suite" to access "data dude", but you will have to pay for it.

The full comparison chart (which feature is in which edition) is here.