You are about to install Exploring the SQL Server 2012 Data Tools for Visual Studio 2010 (RTM Update) (Lab)

In this lab, you will learn to use the SQL Server Data Tools for Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 that are introduced with the SQL Server 2012 release. The tools provide both connected and disconnected project models. The tools are designed to help to provide a one-stop-shop for developers and to minimize the number of external tools that a developer needs to work with when developing for SQL Server.

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