Does Visual Studio 2010 provide any enhancement or additional features to a server with and existing installation of Microsoft SQL Server Data Tools?

Question

Microsoft SQL Server Data Tools, SSDT, installed in addition to SQL server 2012 provides a Visual Studio shell. I'm curious if installing a full version of Visual Studio 2010 provides any enhancement or additional features.

Answer 1

That would depend on what version of VS you're installing. If you're installing Premium or Ultimate you will get collaboration tool benefits. Other than that, not much.