Downloads

SQL Server 2008 RC0
Preview the latest features of SQL Server 2008 and provide your feedback before it releases to manufacturing. Download SQL Server 2008 RC0 now

Overview Demo
Enhance your understanding of SQL Server 2008 by downloading the Overview Demo. Click here

Microsoft SQL Server Data Platform Vision
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Events

SQL Server Enterprise Architect Summit
The Summit is a 2-day intensive course presented by the Microsoft Global Customer Advisory Team and designed to enhance the skills of experienced SQL DBAs. Register now.

TechEd 2008 – this year’s MUST ATTEND event
Get on top of the latest development trends and gain hands-on experience with the newest tools and platforms at Tech.Ed 2008. This exciting event offers over 200 sessions, 13 tracks, a Technology Showcase and more pre-conference intensive training than ever before.

• Get a head start with an exciting NEW pre-day session, ‘SQL Server Enterprise Architect Summit’.
• Sign up for Pre-Conference Tech Training, which includes ‘Microsoft SQL Server 2008 New Features Overview for Developers’ and get up to speed.
• Gain real-world learning from Microsoft IT support staff – your IT peers who are finding and addressing critical issues before you deploy.
• Acquire insights from industry experts on how to improve the security, interoperability, troubleshooting and management of your existing IT infrastructure solutions.
• Get up to speed and prepare for the tomorrow's challenges with hands-on product evaluations from Microsoft and industry partners.

For more details, including pricing, travel, session times and opportunities for the event, click here

Case Studies

McLaren Electronics Fuels Analysis of Formula One Racing Data with SQL Server
After performing a proof of concept study, McLaren Electronics found that Microsoft SQL Server 2008 provided the solution it needed for storing data while providing Formula One type retrieval speeds. Find out more

Executives Gain Flexible Budgeting and Forecasting with Microsoft Data Management Tech Technology
Retirement village operator Aevum needed sophisticated business reporting to maintain and grow its portfolio of properties. In 2007, it deployed the CALUMO business performance management suite from Microsoft Gold Certified Partner CALUMO Labs. This suite, built on Microsoft SQL Server 2005, enabled Aevum’s finance department to analyse and compare costs across the business with fast, up-to-date and easy-to-use reports and a web browser interface. Find out more

Whitepapers

SQL Server 2008 Product Overview
Learn about the Microsoft Data Platform Vision and how SQL Server 2008 meets the needs of the next generation of data-driven applications. Explore this whitepaper

Choosing SQL Server 2008 for Data Warehousing
Microsoft-based data warehouse can be implemented quickly and supports the analysis of data from many operational systems. Explore this whitepaper

Business Intelligence with SQL Server 2008
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 makes business intelligence (BI) available to everyone through deep integration with Microsoft Office, providing the right tool to the right user at the right price. Explore this whitepaper

Server Consolidation with SQL Server 2008
For organisations to be successful and thrive in today’s world of data, they need a vision that addresses key data trends. Microsoft’s data platform vision helps organisations meet their data explosion needs utilising the next generation of data-driven applications. Find out how. Explore this whitepaper

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E-Learning

What's new in Microsoft SQL Server 2008?
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Virtual Labs

Test drive Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and see how it can provide a scalable, high-performance database engine for mission-critical applications. Click here