You need to download the "bootstrapper" executable. This is a small file (usually a few MB) that initiates the download of the actual installation files.
: Supports chaining with other packages to locate the latest VSIXInstaller.exe , making it easier for developers to deploy extensions alongside VS 2017 . visual studio 2017 community installer
: You can add or remove individual components or entire workloads at any time after the initial installation . You need to download the "bootstrapper" executable
: Integrated tools to find bugs and diagnose performance issues on the fly . visual studio 2017 community installer
The 2017 edition moved away from the massive "all-in-one" installs of the past. Its standout features include: