With the release of SQL Server 2016, folks like me get very excited to get their hands on the new software. However, in the past it has always been quite expensive, or very time-limited for an individual to get hold of a full Developer license.
Not so anymore - As part of the Visual Studio Dev Essentials program, a full developer license for SQL Server 2016 SP1 is now available for free. This includes all the tools such as SSMS, SSDT and a host of other products too, including Microsoft R Server and even a few quids worth of Azure is being thrown in.
In order to access the downloads you'll need to sign up for the program first (free), and then download away:
https://www.visualstudio.com/dev-essentials/
Also note that a new product such as SQL 2016 requires new sample databases - say goodbye to AdventureWorks and hello to the brand new Wide World Importers! Download all the latest samples from github here:
https://github.com/Microsoft/sql-server-samples/tree/master/samples/databases/wide-world-importers
Interesting, however, is that there does not appear to be an SSAS solution build on the new samples. I guess very little has changed is SSAS in this release, so MS felt they need not bother. A bit irritating in my opinion, as it would be nice to have a consistent set of samples, and not have to switch back to old solutions to demo SSAS - gives the impression that SSAS is being less and less encouraged/supported. But maybe that is deliberate....
Happy downloading, and Happy New Year!
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