Should i use the trial or full paid version of SSIS PowerPack on my development machine?

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When setting up your local development environment for working with ZappySys SSIS PowerPack, it’s perfectly acceptable to use the latest trial version. However, it’s essential to be aware of version compatibility between your development machine and the SSIS server.

Why Version Compatibility Matters

If your development machine uses a newer version of the SSIS PowerPack than the version installed on your server, you may encounter deployment errors due to version mismatches in underlying components, tasks, or connectors. This issue commonly occurs when a package is developed using a higher PowerPack version (e.g., v5.6.0) and then deployed to a server running an older version (e.g., v4.2.0), resulting in deployment failures with errors such as the following:

The component metadata for JSON Source (REST API or File), clsid {xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx}’ could not be upgraded to the newer version of the component. The PerformUpgrade method failed.

To resolve this error, please refer to the following article for step-by-step guidance:
Fixing the ZappySys SSIS Error: “Component Metadata Could Not Be Upgraded”

Recommended Approach

To avoid these issues, we strongly recommend ensuring both your development and server environments use the same version of the SSIS PowerPack.

You Have Two Options:

  1. Use the Latest Version on All Environments:

    • Download the latest trial version on your development machine.
    • Update the server to the same latest version.
    • This approach keeps your environments aligned and avoids future compatibility issues.

  2. Use the Same Older Version as the Server:

    • Identify the PowerPack version installed on your server.
    • Download the same version and install it on your local machine.
    • You can use your order number, license key, or machine code to download the specific installer from ZappySys.

Helpful Resources

Conclusion

For your local development environment, it’s completely acceptable to use the trial version of SSIS PowerPack, especially during initial testing or non-critical development. However, version consistency between your development machine and the production server is crucial to avoid deployment errors caused by mismatched component versions.