First Time Installing - Can't Find BIDS

Thank you to all that take the time to read this!

All software is installed on a single development pc.I have a SQL Server 2000 Developer Edition Database that I am using to test a new Accounting System.SQL Server 2000 is the required format.I would like to start developing some SRSS reports against that database.It was suggested that I install the SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services, because I was told 2005 is less buggy and easier to use.I installed SRSS 2005, and only SRSS 2005, and used the Configuration Tool to get it configured properly, I think. I have green checks on everything except "Email Settings" and "Execution Account"

Now, I want to write some reports.BIDS is not under the "Microsoft SQL Server 2005" program group, only "Configuration Tools".I was also told that I could use Visual Studio to write reports.I installed Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition.When I go start a new project, "Business Intelligence” is not a project type or sub-type.

What do I need to do so I can either install BIDS or use VS 2005 to write reports?

If you open Visual Studio 2005 and create a new project, do you see 'Business Intelligence Projects' as an available project type?

Jarret

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BIDS is part of the SQL Server 2005 Workstation components and development tools - you'll need to go back and install that option in the installer.

Installing BIDS includes the SSRS support in Visual Studio. (BIDS actually is Visual Studio, just with little/no programming language support by default.)

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Rup,

Thank you for the help! That was the problem.