The August CTP of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 (formerly known as SQL Server Code-Named “Kilimanjaro”) will be available to the general public on Wednesday, August 12th. If you are an MSDN or TechNet Plus subscriber, you can access the download today:
SQL Server 2008 R2 expands on the value delivered in SQL Server 2008 by providing a wealth of new features and capabilities that can benefit your entire organization. Our newest SQL Server version is designed to improve IT efficiency with new and enhanced management capabilities, capitalize on hardware innovation, and empower business users to access, integrate, analyze and share information using familiar business intelligence tools.
Why should I download the CTP?
- Explore the enhanced database management capabilities in SQL Server Management Studio.
- Preview SQL Server StreamInsight, Microsoft’s new complex event processing technology.
- Be the first in your organization to run SQL Server on more than 64 processor cores.
- Provide early feedback to the development team.
Books Online for SQL Server 2008 R2 CTP August 2009 is publicly available (SQLServerR2BOLAug2009.msi, 154.8 MB)
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