MicrosoftTopic VS2019 Community edition on a secure network.
On inspection. No indication of what specific URI/Port/trusted end point for licensing scenario phone home, unless they are all to be opened (Yikes?).
Just an FYI. We have no use for VS2019 any edition, we would just like to use the data tools when working with our Enterprise class SQL Servers. However it appears that Microsoft is pushing VS2019 as the GUI for these tools and perhaps others. Additionally VS2019 Community Edition while allegedly "free" requires a license to operate even on a secure network (no manual license codes can be applied). This is will have a profound impact on purchasing/leasing backend Microsoft products for secure venues.
Is there any other options we may pursue? There was at one time an on premises licensing server that Microsoft once had if I'm not mistaken?
Looking for options here.
Thanks so much for your help!
