SQL Server 2008 Report Builder 2.0 RC1
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Report Builder 2.0 provides an intuitive report authoring environment for business and power users. It supports the full capabilities of SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services. The download provides a standalone installer for Report Builder 2.0.
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express with Tools
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express with Tools is a free, easy-to use version of SQL Server Express that includes more features and makes it easier than ever to start developing powerful data-driven applications for the web or local desktop.
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express with Advanced Services
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Microsoft® Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition GDR August CTP
Microsoft® Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition GDR implements support for SQL Server 2008.
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SQL Server 2008 Release Notes
This Release Notes document contains information for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 that supplements the SQL Server 2008 Readme and Books Online documentation.
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SQL Server Management Pack for MOM 2005
The SQL Server Management Pack monitors SQL Server services and features and their availability.
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SQL Server Data Services (SSDS) SDK (Beta)
This is a beta version of the Software Development Kit for SSDS including tools and client side components useful to developers building applications against SSDS.
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Microsoft SQL Server Protocol Documentation
The Microsoft SQL Server protocol documentation provides technical specifications for Microsoft proprietary protocols that are implemented and used in Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
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SQL Server 2005 Best Practices Analyzer
This download is the August 2008 release of SQL Server 2005 Best Practices Analyzer.
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Visual Studio 2008 Team Foundation Server SP1
This Service Pack contains bug fixes and new features that address feedback from customers and provide support for recent operating system and database releases. This service pack applies to Team Foundation Server 2008, Team Foundation 2008 Proxy, and Team Foundation Server 2008 Build.
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Advisor
Download the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Advisor. Upgrade Advisor analyzes instances of SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005 to help you prepare for upgrades to SQL Server 2008.
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SQL Server Data Mining Add-ins for Office 2007
Download SQL Server 2008 Data Mining Add-ins for Office 2007. This package includes two add-ins for Microsoft Office Excel 2007 (Table Analysis Tools and Data Mining Client) and one add-in for Microsoft Office Visio 2007 (Data Mining Templates).
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack, August 2008
Download the 2008 Feature Pack for Microsoft SQL Server 2008, a collection of stand-alone install packages that provide additional value for SQL Server 2008.
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SQL Server Data Services
SQL Server Data Services
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Books Online
Download the documentation and tutorials for Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Evaluation: Trial Experience for IT Professionals
Download SQL Server 2008 180-day Trial Software. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is a database platform for large-scale online transaction processing (OLTP), data warehousing, and e-commerce applications; it is also a business intelligence platform for data analysis and reporting solutions.
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Evaluation: Trial Experience for Developers
Download SQL Server 2008 180-day Trial Software. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is a database platform for large-scale online transaction processing (OLTP), data warehousing, and e-commerce applications; it is also a business intelligence platform for data analysis and reporting solutions.
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Documents
SQL Server 2008 Licensing Overview
This document explains key licensing considerations for SQL Server 2008 customers.
http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/e/6/1e68f92c-f334-4517-b610-e4dee946ef91/2008%
XML Best Practices for Microsoft SQL Server 2005
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/ms345115.aspx
SQL Server 2005 Full-Text Queries on Large Catalogs: Lessons Learned
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sql/bestpractice/ftslesld.mspx