Search the Microsoft Download Center for "SQL Server 2008 R2 Feature Pack". 2. Visual Studio 2010 Shell SSDT 2010 requires the integrated development environment.

Relying on a development environment built over a decade ago introduces severe operational risks.

If you must use external software archives, protect your infrastructure:

: Microsoft has retired the direct installers for SSDT 2010 from most of its primary download pages.

: While newer SSDT versions can technically run alongside a Visual Studio 2010 installation, some third-party vendors report potential local server issues and do not recommend it.

: VS 2010 SSDT only supports SQL Server 2005 through SQL Server 2012 for database design and BI projects. Microsoft Learn Recommended Modern Alternatives

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: Go to the Microsoft VS page and install the Community, Professional, or Enterprise edition.

Provides a model-driven database development experience where the project defines the desired state of the target database.

Whether you need it for or BI packages (SSIS/SSRS) .