How to install BIDS

Question

Hi Techies,

I have already installed SQL server 2008 R2 in my system but it doesn't have BIDS.

I want to install BIDS and visual studio. Please let me know what version i need to install for visual studio and where i can download BIDS & visual studio.

I was trying to install BIDS using add new feature through installation center but once after clicking the New installation or add new feature a window pops up with a browse option i tried mapping to installation media it was not taking.. so please guide me with this..

Answer 1

Following is a related forum thread:

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/sqlreportingservices/thread/910d1a85-85a6-4292-83d1-d805c6162def/

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Kalman Toth, SQL Server & Business Intelligence Training; SQL SERVER BEST PRACTICES

Answer 2

Try to run setup from the installation media.

Then during feature selection add BIDS (you may install it on  workstation):

Answer 3

Hello,

Follow the links below. It will help you.

http://forums.asp.net/t/1693087.aspx/1

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/sqlreportingservices/thread/910d1a85-85a6-4292-83d1-d805c6162def/