I've noticed that Visual Studio installs SQL Server 2005 Express. However, I've installed SQL Server 2008 and plan on it being the primary db I work with. Is it possible to work with VS2008 without having SQl Server 2005?
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Visual Studio does not depend on any version of SQL Server. You can use SQL Server 2008 with Visual Studio 2008 if you wish. I am doing so as I type.
Michael Petrotta
2009-11-02 06:19:41
Indeed, me too. Also, you can deselect SQL Server Express when you install VS (just do an advanced install) - can't tell whether the OP knows this from his question.
Blorgbeard
2009-11-02 06:32:34
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Yes, the two are independent. If you are talking about DB Pro, with the latest version of GDR2, you can target SQL 2005 or SQL 2008 databases.
Jeff Katz
2009-11-02 06:27:22