Convert existing database to Database project

Question

I have a MS-SQL database on a server and have decided to play around with source control for the database. I want to create a database project and include that project within my solution. Is there any way to "import" an existing database into a database project in Visual Studio 2008?

I have run a few searches but I haven't really found anything of substance yet. Any ideas will be welcome!

Thanks

Mitch Wheat · Accepted Answer · 2009-09-23 13:36:45Z

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Yes. If you have Visual Studio 2008 Team System, then the Database Edition GDR release 2 add-on is the way to go.

You can download from here: Microsoft® Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition GDR R2

You can find a list of features here.

Also, Introducing New Features In The VSTS Database Edition GDR

Update: In response to poster's comment about not having the Team System version, you can still use the original Database Project that comes with Visual Studio, but it is not as fully featured as the new GDR R2 version.

edited Sep 23, 2009 at 13:36

answered Sep 23, 2009 at 11:39

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StevenMcD Over a year ago

awesome answer but sadly no Team System. Any other ideas? still +1 though :)

StevenMcD Over a year ago

going to mark this as the answer since no one else has provided one. Thanks man

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