SQL Server Data Tools - BI installation failure with vague error

Question

I'm trying to install SQL Server Data Tools -  Business Intelligence, and SNAC_SDK via the SSDTBI_x86_ENU.exe installer (VS2013) with PowerShell.

try
{
    Write-Host "Lauching SQL Server Data Tools install ..."
    & "\\mynetworkpath\SSDTBI_x86_ENU.exe" /ACTION=INSTALL /FEATURES=SSDTBI,SNAC_SDK /Q /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS
    Write-Host "Installer launched ..."
}
catch
{
    Write-Host "SQL Server Data Tools installation failed"
    exit
}

I choose the check boxes for BI Tools and SNAC_SDK (via arguments), get a bit into the install progress bar, and get this error:

The following error has occurred:

VS Shell installation has failed with exit code -2147205120.

I should note that I am installing SQL Server SP1 beforehand, which is required.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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