SQL Change Automation, Visual Studio, and the Unknown SQL Server Platform Error

I recently set up Redgate’s SQL Change Automation in Visual Studio 2017, and I ran into a confusing error when I started trying to use it. For any other folks out there searching on “Unknown SQL Server Platform,” here’s how I got past it.

Spoiler: Visual Studio suggested updating Microsoft’s SQL Server Data Tools, which failed for me and wasted a lot of time. Updating Visual Studio did fix my issue.

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Four Free Sessions in October

I’ve got FOUR sessions coming up in October.  These sessions will each be 30 minutes.

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