The extension (often identified by its VSIX file name) is the modern iteration of SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) for business intelligence. It allows developers to create, maintain, and deploy:
Modern, in-memory data models using the VertiPaq engine.
Traditional OLAP cubes for complex data warehousing.
Cloud-hosted semantic models. Install SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) for Visual Studio
To download the package, users can access it directly via the Visual Studio Marketplace . This extension is critical for developers using Visual Studio 2022 or the upcoming Visual Studio 2026 to build enterprise-level data models. Overview of Microsoft Analysis Services Projects