SSDT 2017 - TargetServerVersion issue with SQL Server 2019

Joerce30 0 Reputation points
2025-07-11T10:08:21.93+00:00

Hi All,

I have a computer on which I installed SSDT 2017 (standalone installer) 2-3 years ago.
Offical MS site claims that Supported SQL Versions for SSDT 2017 are "SQL Server 2012 - SQL Server 2019".

I can develop, deploy and run SSIS packages targeting SQL Server 2017 and also SQL Server 2019 successfuly on this machine.

In "About" window I can see these details:

SSDT Version 15.9.43
SQL Server Data Tools 15.1.62002.01090
SQL Server Integration Services 15.0.2000.170
Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services Designer Version 15.0.2000.170
In "Extensions and Updates" window it also lists "Microsoft Integration Services Projects 2.11".

Problems start here.

Recently I got a new machine and I executed SSDT 2017 stanadlone installer on this one.
However I can't select for TargetServerVersion SQL Server 2019, the latest available option is SQL Server 2017.

In "About" window I can see these details:

SSDT Version 15.9.75
SQL Server Data Tools 15.1.62002.01090
SQL Server Integration Services (empty - no version number!)
Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services Designer Version 14.0.3002.113
In "Extensions and Updates" window it also lists "Microsoft Integration Services Projects 1.6".

A clear difference is visible under this path:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2017\SQL\Common7\IDE\CommonExtensions\Microsoft\SSIS"

On the old machine I have a 140 and also a 150 folder, but on the new one I can see only the 140 folder.

It seems that SSIS and designer version are differ but I can't find any resources to update it.

On Visual Studio Marketplace I have found "SQL Server Integration Services Projects" extension, but it is available only for VS2019.

Can you help me please with some recommendations to resolve this issue?

Thanks in advance!

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  1. Susmitha T (INFOSYS LIMITED) 575 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2025-08-13T09:40:16.48+00:00

    Hope you are doing good! Thank you for reaching out. Please find the answer below.

    From what you've described, it seems like your older installation has the necessary components for SQL Server 2019, while the new machine is missing some essential parts. This discrepancy could be because of a couple of reasons:

    1.The SSDT 2017 installer on your new machine might not have included all the required packages that support SQL Server 2019.
    2.The Microsoft Integration Services Projects extension on the new machine seems to be an outdated version (1.6) compared to the older machine (2.11), which might affect the availability of the SQL Server 2019 option.

     
    Kindly follow the below steps to resolve the issue:

    1.Repair or Modify Install: Run the SSDT 2017 standalone installer again on your new machine, and look for repair or modify options to ensure all components are correctly installed.

     

    2.Update SSDT: Make sure you're using the latest version of SSDT. You may want to check Microsoft's documentation for any updates or patches you might have missed, here is the link SQL Server Data Tools - SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) | Microsoft Learn

    3. Install the Latest SSIS Extension for VS2017: Unfortunately, the Visual Studio Marketplace only lists the latest SSIS extension for VS2019 and newer, but there’s a workaround:

    • Go to the SSIS extension GitHub releases page or search for archived versions of Microsoft Integration Services Projects compatible with VS2017.
    • Look specifically for version 2.x of the extension. These versions include support for SQL Server 2019. Important: You may need to manually download and install the .vsix file for version 2.11 or similar.

     4. Verify Installation:  After installing the correct extension

    • Check that the 150 folder appears under CommonExtensions\Microsoft\SSIS.
    • Open your SSIS project and confirm that TargetServerVersion = SQL Server 2019 is now available.

    5. Visual Studio 2019: If the above steps don't work, consider upgrading to Visual Studio 2019 or a later version if that’s an option for you. The newer versions have better support and might resolve the compatibility issue.

    6. Check Folder Structure: Ensure that the folder structure in your installation aligns with the older machine, especially the folders you mentioned (140 and 150) under the SSIS path

    If issue still persist after following all the steps, We’ll be happy to assist further if needed." Kindly mark the answer as accepted if the issue resolved".

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