SSDT-BI

SQL Server Data Tool - Business Intelligence (SSDT-BI) is a client-based application that provides a development environment for creating business solutions in Visual Studio 2012, 2013, and 2015.

SQL Server Data Tool - Business Intelligence (SSDT-BI) is a client-based application that provides a development environment for creating business solutions in Visual Studio 2012, 2013, and 2015. SSDT-BI includes project types specific to SQL Server Business Intelligence.

You can use the Visual Studio Shell Integration plug-in to browse a database from within the Visual Studio Server Explorer, allowing you to work outside of SSDT-BI development to perform tasks, such as listing tables or inserting data. When you use Visual Studio in SSDT-BI mode, you can develop business solutions using the data in your Vertica database. For example, you can create cubes or open tables.

You cannot use Microsoft Visual Studio 2012/2013/2015 with SSDT-BI development to create a SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence solution.