ALL ABOUT SQL SERVER 2008
Discover a wealth of SQL Server 2008 learning tools and information. The “future version” of the SQL Server website will be updated frequently as new tools and information become available for SQL Server 2008. Click here.
Microsoft® SQL Server®2008 Books Online
Take a closer look at SQL Server 2008 books. Click here.
Evaluate Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 today
Download the latest SQL Server 2008 Community Technology Preview (CTP) and try out the latest features of SQL Server 2008! SQL Server 2008 is a highly secure, reliable and scalable platform for your business critical applications that helps reduce the time and cost of managing virtually any type of data. SQL Server 2008 simplifies development of data driven applications, while working to deliver information to almost all users, virtually anywhere. And when you download the latest software, you’re automatically registered to access valuable resources assembled in one convenient location.
This session provides an overview of the SQL Server 2008. It covers the core value proposition, major themes and scenarios, and some specific improvements. Click here.
Choosing Microsoft® SQL Server®2008 for Data Warehousing
The marketplace is aligning into complete frameworks and Microsoft brings the necessary components to build, manage, and deliver data warehousing. In SQL Server, Microsoft has a fast-growing data warehouse platform, with a comprehensive data movement platform, a manageable/scalable DBMS, and close integration with the Microsoft Office System. Download here.
Rich Report Design with Microsoft® SQL Server ®2008 Reporting Services
Join this webcast to learn more about the report authoring capabilities to be delivered with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services. Click here.
Visit the Microsoft Connect site to find the downloadable SQL Server 2008 CTP, SQL Server 2008 CTP Books Online, installation requirements, readme file, and more. Click here.
SQL Server 2008 Ready to be Discovered
SQL Server 2008 will help companies access and manage rapidly increasing volumes of data for mission-critical applications, increase their ability to better understand the organization with business insight, and reduce difficulties associated with managing complex systems. Click here.
Microsoft Skills Assessment for Security
Protecting your network, managing service packs and updates: Do you know what you need to know? Test your knowledge here.
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