getting started with C++ and SQL Server

Question

What do I need to start with these languages?

I've been reading that the recommendation is first install SQL Server 2008 R2, then Visual Studio 2010. Does this already include C++ projects?

So after installing these, how would I start coding in C++ to connect to SQL Server?

Is this all I need?

Answer 1

I would highly recommend SQLApi++.

Answer 2

then Visual Basic 2010, Do this already include C++ projects.

Ah - GUESS WHY Visual Basic 2010 is called VIsual Basic?

Exactly - it does NOT include anything EXCEPT visual basic. No C++.

You need a version of Visual Studio that includes C++ in order to use C++.