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Overview

SQL Server enables you to store data from structured, semi-structured and unstructured documents, such as images and music, directly within the database. And it includes integrated services that enable you to query, search, synchronise, report and analyse your data.

Why SQL Server

• Trusted

Run your most mission-critical applications on a highly secure, reliable, and scalable platform.

• Productive

Reduce the cost of managing your data infrastructure while streamlining development of data applications.

• Intelligent

Drive business intelligence throughout your organization, manage reports and analysis of any size or complexity, and deliver reports to every user.

>>> Discover why SQL Server 2008 rocks

Kiwi SQL Stories - Geekzone

Geekzone.co.nz is the most visited IT website in New Zealand, and deployed SQL Server 2008 on Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V soon after it was released. Geekzone Editor, Mauricio Freitas had this to say about the migration:

"Moving Geekzone.co.nz to SQL Server 2008 on Hyper-V has proved extremely beneficial, yielding better performance and vastly superior manageability. I highly recommend SQL Server 2008 either on its own or in conjunction with Hyper-V"
- Mauricio Freitas, Geekzone

>>> Read the full Geekzone.co.nz Q&A

Common Questions - Licensing

Ask, and find answers to common SQL Server questions, including licensing. Note, the information is guidance only and does not constitute legal opinion.

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Kiwi SQL Communities

There are a number of different community initiatives for SQL Server in New Zealand that you can get involved in.

>>> Discover local and online SQL communities.