Welcome!

This site is designed to help you learn everything you need to know about SQL Server 2005. Specific information, support sources, training options and a community of fellow IT Pros and SQL Server 2005 experts round about a comprehensive resource you can tap into to gain professional expertise.
Colm Torris, TechNet Team, Microsoft Ireland


Spotlights on SQL Server 2005 highlights

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SQL Server 2005 Launches with Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk 2006
Find out about Microsoft's just-released application platform products. Gain business insight. Deliver faster results. Build mission-critical systems. Check out partner solutions.

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Ready to Go! SQL Server 2005 Downloads
Get downloads for SQL Server 2005 including the Evaluation Edition trial software, Express Edition, Books Online, Upgrade Advisor, Feature Pack, and more.

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Improving Data Security by Using SQL Server 2005
Learn how Microsoft IT uses SQL Server 2005 to improve data security for its line of business applications.

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SQL PASS Community Summit - What's Next for Database?
Join Dr. Jim Gray for an insightful look at new ways we'll used databases in the future.

 Read up! All your SQL Server 2005 news


Get prepped for SQL Server 2005

IT's ShOwtime! presents:

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer kicks off the worldwide Ready launch tour!

See how SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk Server 2006 will be the next-generation applications. Watch now!

 All IT's ShOwtime videos on SQL Server 2005


SQL Server 2005 seminars and events make the most of your time
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Ready Regional Event

December 7th

Galway

All-day event: feature of the technical highlights

 Check out all events & seminars


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