Can you use Visual Studio Community to develop for Azure Analytics Services?

Yor Braakman 6 Reputation points
2021-10-14T14:03:29.63+00:00

Licensing terms say:

· Any number of your users may use the software only for Microsoft SQL Server development when using the SQL Server Data Tools or the extensions “Microsoft Analysis Services Projects”, “Microsoft Reporting Services Projects”, or “SQL Server Integration Services Projects” to develop Microsoft SQL Server database projects or Analysis Services, Reporting Services, Power BI Report Server, or Integration Services projects.

Does this mean one can develop for Azure Analytics Services since it's the PaaS version of Microsoft SQL Server (within the family)?
Does this mean one can't develop for Azure Analytics Services since it's clearly a different product?
Do the licensing terms need updating by Microsoft to better reflect newer products?

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  1. Amira Bedhiafi 15,446 Reputation points
    2023-08-06T12:04:50.77+00:00

    I will answer question by question :

    1. The licensing terms you provided specifically mention the tools and projects related to Microsoft SQL Server, including Analysis Services, Reporting Services, Power BI Report Server, or Integration Services projects. Azure Analytics Services may include similar technologies but isn't explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
    2. While Azure Analytics Services and Microsoft SQL Server might share some underlying technologies and might be part of the broader Microsoft product family, the licensing terms you provided do not explicitly include Azure Analytics Services. It might be seen as a different product from a licensing perspective.
    3. If Microsoft intends for Visual Studio Community to be used for development with Azure Analytics Services, they would likely need to update the licensing terms to explicitly state this. It would be a decision for Microsoft and its legal team to make.

    Try to contact Microsoft's support directly to get clarification on this matter. They would be able to interpret the licensing terms in light of the specific product and your intended use.

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