How to register for sql developer edition

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Hi,
I am a DBA and got query from a developer on the use of SQL Developer Edition. We have never used this edition here. I know that this edition is free and can be used for development purpose. I am also aware that the license is per user, and I believe that all people who access the database have to be registered. I just do not know the required registration process. Just wonder if someone in the forum is familiar with the process and can give advice. Appreciated.

Thanks
Long Nguyen

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All you need to do is register a Microsoft account on the Visual Studio community site I believe and then you are covered.

Be aware though, we were advised that if you work for a company that employs more that 250 staff then you would have to purchase a full subscription for visual studio before you can use the developer edition of SQL Server.

We have found that since MS changed the licensing terms for this purchasing Std Edition licences for our development server has worked out cheaper than VS subscriptions for all the admins/developers that need access.

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I'm looking at the SQL Server site at https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/sql-server/sql-server-downloads. There's a download for SQL Server Developer Edition without any registration required. I clicked through the software enough to get to the licensing bit and it didn't mention any restriction on company size.

I think they really want people downloading the Developer Edition and using it to build applications.

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This Microsoft article says it is free for visual studio subscribers

When we enquired about our company using the community edition we were informed that for a company that employs more that 250 staff (not just SQL Developer users) we would need to have Visual Studio Pro subscriptions.

Just to be sure, I would contact your licence reseller to confirm if this is still the case.

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Nice article

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SQL Developer is a free tool provided by Oracle for database development and administration. It does not require a separate registration or license.

Here are the general steps to start using Oracle SQL Developer:

  1. Download SQL Developer: Visit the Oracle website and navigate to the SQL Developer page. Choose the appropriate version for your operating system and download it.
  2. Install SQL Developer: Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install SQL Developer on your machine.
  3. Configure the connection: Launch SQL Developer after installation. You will need to configure a database connection to start using it, check shopify migration experts. Click on the "New Connection" button or go to the "Connections" menu and select "New Connection." Provide the necessary details like the database hostname, port, service name, and credentials.
  4. Connect to the database: Once the connection details are entered, click "Test" to ensure the connection is successful. If the test is successful, click "Connect" to establish the connection to the database.
  5. Start using SQL Developer: After successfully connecting to the database, you can start using SQL Developer for various tasks, such as writing and executing SQL queries, managing database objects, and performing administrative tasks.

Remember, Oracle SQL Developer is a free tool primarily designed for development and administration purposes. However, if you intend to use Oracle databases in a production environment, it is advisable to review the specific licensing terms and consult with Oracle or a licensing specialist to ensure compliance with Oracle's licensing policies.

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Thank you for the information, but the original question was regarding the SQL Server Developer Edition database engine, not a SQL development IDE.