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Tell us what you like and don't like about the new design for the Integration Services page. We plan to use this design for other component and technology pages in SQL Server 2008, but your feedback is vital. Use the Rating and Feedback control on the top right-corner of the page to let us know your thoughts about this design.
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SQL Server 2005 SP3 CTP Now AvailableSQL Server 2005 SP3 CTP Now Available
SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 (SP3) is now available for public testing; a final release version will be available in the future. The SP3 Community Technology Preview (CTP) version addresses issues reported through the SQL Server community and quick fixes to enhance SQL Server 2005. No new product features are included in SP3.
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Use SQL Server videos to learn about the product and component technologies, see how to do various tasks, and discover related help topics that help you expand your knowledge of SQL Server.
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