Visual studio 2008 Team Suite database project against SQL 2008 express 64

Question

Hello,

I am using Windows 7 (64 bit), with Visual studio 2008 SP1 and SQL server 2008 (64 bit) express. When trying to create a database project I get the error that the connection could not be created. All the protocols are on. I can access the sever from server explorer.

Do I need SQL 2005 express for this project type?

Answer 1

Do you have the Database Edition GDR R2 install. That is required to use Sql 2008. If you cannot upgrade to GDR R2, then you will need Sql 2005 (any version).

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Answer 2

Christian

No I have not installed this. Will try.

Thanks
Danny

Answer 3

Hello Christian,

It seems to be working but now VS tries to convert my database project.
Can't I just open an existing SQL 2005 project

Danny