We are happy to announce the availability of SQL 2008 R2 on the TechNet Subscriptions portal.
This release adds certain features to SQL Server 2008 including master data management system branded as Master Data Services, a centralized console to manage multiple SQL Server instances, and support for more than 64 logical processors. For more information on what’s new, check out: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb500435(SQL.105).aspx
For more information on SQL 2008 R2, please log onto http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/R2.aspx