Is VB.NET included with Visual Studio 2008?

[BrooksMT]

Hi,

I use VS 2008 to create SSIS packages, but when I go to File, New, Project it does not offer a VB.NET project type.

Can someone tell me whether VB.NET is included in VS2008 or is it a separate licensing fee?

What would be the name of the installation program for VB.NET?

Thanks!

Broks

 

[jebenson]

Yes, it is included. When you click File->New Project, what do you see in the left pane? On my machine I see:

- Visual Basic
- Other Languages
- Other Project Types
- Test Projects

Try looking under Other Languages

If it's not there, try uninstalling and reinstalling and don't accept the defaults (if you did before). Go through the wizard and make sure VB is selected.

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[BrooksMT]

Thanks for the post.

That may be the problem - I don't have a Language folder/item.

In my left pane are:

Business Intelligence Projects
Other Project Types
Visual Studio Solutions (shows only Blank Solution in the right pane)

What is the install file for VS 2008?

 

[SgtJarrow]

You have the BIDS version of Visual Studio. It is installed with SQL Server to allow you to create SSIS, SSRS and other SQL-related projects. You would need a valid copy of Visual Studio to be able to create .Net projects.

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[BrooksMT]

Thanks for the post, Robert. We didn't realize there were 2 Visual Studios. Is the other one a separate purchase? Is it still available?

If we can't find VS 2008 VB.NET, will the Visual Studio 2008 BIDS Version work with a Visual Studio 2010 VB.Net?

 

[jebenson]

I just checked on Google and Visual Studio 2008 is still available for purchase. There are a few different versions, so check the features carefully before you make a purchase.

I used to rock and roll every night and party every day. Then it was every other day. Now I'm lucky if I can find 30 minutes a week in which to get funky. - Homer Simpson

Arrrr, mateys! Ye needs ta be preparin' yerselves fer Talk Like a Pirate Day!