You can find BIDS features in SQL Server Data Tools for SQL Server 2012

The development environment for business intelligence (and database) solutions - earlier Business Intelligence Development Studio - is called SQL Server Data Tools in SQL Server 2012.
It can be installed using the SQL Server 2012 installation kit.

It's a Visual Studio 2010 Shell in Integrated Mode. Check out my earlier post regarding VS modes, BIDS, and SSMS.

How to install SQL 2012 on Windows 8

During the weekend, I was playing around with Windows 8 Customer Preview.

First I tried to install SQL Server 2012 RC0 as I had the installer already, but I ran into an issue (missing system CLR types). I decided not to handle this, since SQL Server 2012 RTM is available now. So I tried to install that one instead.

A smaller issue came up again. But Andre Ziegler saved my day with his post in one of the Windows 8 Developer Preview forums.

So, it's better running the script before you start the installation.
You'll have to run cmd as administrator, insert your Windows install disc and type:

dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /Source:d:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess

Don't forget to check the drive letter of the source and replace it if necessary.

SQL Server 2012 is installed and running now on Windows 8. Thanks Andre :)

2012-03-07: SQL Server 2012 Virtual Launch Event

Yeah, at last we have a date! :)
http://www.sqlserverlaunch.com/ww/Home

SQL Server 2012 Licensing

There are a few changes in the licensing options compared to SQL Server 2008 R2. Just to list the main changes:

• There will be no Datacenter Edition of SQL Server 2012. Customers should buy Enterprise Edition instead.
• There will be three main editions: Standard Edition, BI Edition, and Enterprise Edition.
• There will be no processor-based licenses. There will be core-based licenses and Server/CAL licenses.
• BI Edition will be available only with the Server/CAL licensing option. The Enterprise Edition will be available only with the core-based licensing option. Standard will still be available with both.
• The price of 4 core licenses of SQL Server 2012 will be around the price of a processor license of 2008.
• The core licenses will be sold in as 2-core packs. Minimum amount to order is 4 cores (two 2-core packs) per physical processor.
• The price of a CAL increases with around 25%.

Sources:

• Microsoft: SQL Server 2012 Editions
• Microsoft: SQL Server 2012 Licensing
• Redmondmag.com
• BIprojekt.hu