SQL Server 2008 has been released and is ready to deliver a rich set of integrated services that enable you to do more with your data, such as query, search, synchronize, report, and analyze.
RTM Evaluation Download of SQL Server 2008
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9333553
Overview Videos on SQL Server 2008:
- SQL Server 2008
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9333556 - Webcasts: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008 for IT Professionals
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9333557 - Webcasts: 24 Hours of SQL Server 2008 for Developers
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9333558
TechNet Magazine content:
- Overview of the key changes and what you can expect from SQL Server 2008
http://technet.microsoft.com/magazine/cc434690(TechNet.10).aspx - Overview of the various editions and components of SQL Server 2008
http://technet.microsoft.com/library/ms144275(SQL.100).aspx - Tutorials of SQL Server 2008
http://technet.microsoft.com/library/ms167593(SQL.100).aspx - SQL Q&A Column
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc671180(TechNet.10).aspx
Planning and installation guidance:
- Planning a SQL Server Installation
- Installing SQL Server 2008
- Quick Start Installation
- Installation How-to Topics
- Locating Previous Versions of SQL Server for SQL Server 2008 migration using Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit
Optimization guidance:
Information about transitioning:
- Guidance for Upgrading to SQL Server 2008
http://technet.microsoft.com/library/bb677622(SQL.100).aspx - Migrating to SQL Server 2008
http://technet.microsoft.com/library/bb677619(SQL.100).aspx - Using Upgrade Advisor to Prepare for SQL Server 2008
http://technet.microsoft.com/library/ms144256(SQL.100).aspx
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