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SQL Server 2005 is gathering notable press coverage on the new innovative features that empower businesses of all types to drive data throughout their organization. Find out what the press is saying about SQL Server 2005, and check back often to read the latest additions.

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Microsoft Trumps Oracle's Record-Breaking TPC Scorem, SQL Server Magazine, May 24, 2007

Last week, Microsoft announced its latest TPC-H benchmark score, which was quite impressive. Microsoft’s latest score--posted on May 21, 2007--was 60,359 queries per hour (QphH) @3t with a Price/QphH of $32.60 compared with Oracle's best score--posted on May 14, 2007--of 37,813 QphH @3t with a Price/QphH of $38.00. Almost double the performance for a lower cost per query? Sign me up!