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title: Installation and Activation
description: "Step-by-step guide to download, install, and activate SSIS Catalog Migration Wizard in SSMS 18–21, Visual Studio 2017–2026, or as a standalone app."
url: "https://azureops.org/docs/ssis-catalog-migration-wizard/scmw-download/"
updated: "2026-10-25"
category: SSIS Catalog Migration Wizard
---

# Installation and Activation

SSIS Catalog Migration Wizard can be installed through the supplied installer, deployed manually as an extension, or run as a standalone application.

## Supported Hosts

- Visual Studio 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2026.
- SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22.
- Standalone application.

## How to Install SSIS Catalog Migration Wizard

[How to install SSIS Catalog Migration Wizard](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/VcYksuavI54)

## Order a License Key

Purchase a license key to unlock the full SSIS Catalog Migration Wizard experience. A license removes trial limitations and enables you to migrate the SSISDB items supported by your license.

[Get a License Key](https://azureops.org/product/ssis-catalog-migration-wizard-pro/)

## Download the Installer

1. Purchase a license or obtain the trial from the [Visual Studio Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=AzureOps.SSISCataloger2022).
2. After purchase, sign in to your AzureOps account and open the downloads area, or use the download link sent by email.
3. Extract the downloaded ZIP file and locate `SSIS Cataloger Installer.exe`.

![AzureOps account download page for SSIS Catalog Migration Wizard](https://i0.wp.com/azureops.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/scmw-DownloadPage.png?w=800&ssl=1)

## Activate a License

1. Launch `SSIS Cataloger Installer.exe`.
2. Enter the product key received by email or available from your account.
3. Select **Activate Product** and wait for activation to complete.

![SSIS Catalog Migration Wizard installer screen for entering and activating a product key](https://i0.wp.com/azureops.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/scmw-ActivateLicense.png?w=800&ssl=1)

The tool works offline after installation; the installer contacts the licensing server over the internet for licensing operations.

## Install Using the Installer

1. Double-click `SSIS Cataloger Installer.exe`.
2. Follow the installer prompts to select and complete the installation.
3. Launch the wizard from the selected host or installation location.

![Main welcome screen of SSIS Catalog Migration Wizard](https://i0.wp.com/azureops.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/scmw-Main.png?w=800&ssl=1)

## Manual Installation

### Visual Studio 2017 or 2019

1. Open Visual Studio.
2. Choose **Tools** > **Extensions and Updates**.
3. Under **Online**, search for **SSIS Catalog Migration Wizard** and select Download.
4. Restart Visual Studio and complete the extension installation.
5. Launch the wizard from the **Tools** menu using **SSIS Cataloger**.

![SSIS Catalog Migration Wizard listing in Visual Studio Marketplace](https://i0.wp.com/azureops.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/scmw-VSMarketPlaceDownload.png?w=800&ssl=1)

### Visual Studio 2022 or 2026

1. Open Visual Studio.
2. Choose **Extensions** > **Manage Extensions**.
3. Under **Online**, search for **SSIS Catalog Migration Wizard** and select Download.
4. Restart Visual Studio and complete the installation.
5. Launch **SSIS Cataloger** from the **Tools** menu.

![SSIS Catalog Migration Wizard listing and download option for Visual Studio 2022](https://i0.wp.com/azureops.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/scmw-VSMarketPlaceDownload2022.png?w=800&ssl=1)

### SSMS 18, 19, 20, or 21

1. Download the Visual Studio 2017/2019 extension package.
2. Use an archive utility such as 7-Zip to extract `SSIS.Cataloger.Pro.vsix` into a folder named `SSIS Cataloger`.
3. Copy the folder to the matching SSMS extension directory, for example `C:Program Files (x86)Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 20Common7IDEExtensions`. Use the corresponding version directory for your SSMS installation. Administrator permissions may be required.
4. Restart SSMS and launch **SSIS Cataloger** from the **Tools** menu.

![SSIS Catalog Migration Wizard extension option for SQL Server Management Studio](https://i0.wp.com/azureops.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/scmw-SSMSoption.jpg?w=800&ssl=1)

### Standalone

1. Extract the contents of `SSIS.Cataloger.Pro.vsix` into a folder named `SSIS Catalog Migration Wizard`.
2. Place the folder in your preferred location.
3. Run `SSIS.Cataloger.exe`.

## Deactivate a License

To deactivate a product key, open `SSIS Cataloger Installer.exe` and select **Deactivate Product**. **This action is irreversible for that product key; it cannot be reactivated with the same key.** Confirm that deactivation is intended before proceeding.

![SSIS Catalog Migration Wizard installer screen for deactivating a product key](https://i0.wp.com/azureops.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/scmw-DeactivateLicense.png?w=800&ssl=1)

*Images and screenshots will be added in a later pass.*

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