Welcome. We have designed this Web site to provide members of the press and analyst community with important details about the release of SQL Server 2008, the next version of Microsoft’s secure, scalable and trusted platform that enables organizations to manage mission-critical information and unlock the power of their data.
This site will continue to be updated with the latest information and materials showcasing details of the release and its benefits to customers and partners, as SQL Server 2008 continues to advance Microsoft’s data platform vision: to help customers manage their data, any place, any time.
SQL Server 2008 Virtual Pressroom
Last updated: May 11, 2009
Recent News
At Microsoft Tech•Ed North America 2009, Microsoft Corp. is providing customers with guidance on the next release of Microsoft SQL Server — Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 (formerly code-named “Kilimanjaro”) — which will empower end users to make better decisions through self-service business intelligence. As an incremental release, SQL Server 2008 R2 will now also include Master Data Services, which helps customers ensure consistency and control in the maintenance and application use of data. Microsoft is also announcing new technology for low-latency complex event processing, which enables organizations to gain insights from streaming information. This technology will be available in calendar year 2010.To experience Tech•Ed virtually, including keynote speeches, customer case studies and more, visit the Microsoft Tech•Ed 2009 Global virtual pressroom. To participate in community discussions about Tech•Ed, please Twitter using the common hashtag #Teched09. For more information on Microsoft Tech•Ed North America 2009, please click on the links below:
