SQL Server 2008 is Released to Manufacture

SQL Server 2008 is now RTM and available to TechNet Plus Subscribers! SQL Server 2008 Workgroup, Web, Developer, Standard and Enterprise is available via the TechNet Plus Subscriber download area.

I was surprised to learned we have had more than 450,000 customer and partner downloads of the SQL Server 2008 Community Technology Previews (CTPs) across the globe. There has also been more than 75 large-scale applications already in production with more than 1350 applications being developed by nearly 1000 independent software vendors!

You can evaluate SQL Server 2008 today.

To learn more about SQL Server 2008 we have some really good TechNet resources:
SQL Server 2008 TechCentre

SQL Server 2008 Webcasts

SQL Server 2008 Virtual Labs
SQL Server 2008 Podcasts
SQL Server 2008 Web Forums

Oh yeah SQL Server 2008 also has a cool new logo.

We will also be covering a lot of SQL Server 2008 content at TechEd 2008 this year, its a great chance for you to be on the cutting edge of the latest technology. More details in the Event Tracks TechEd Page.