In August 2008, Microsoft officially released SQL Server 2008. The latest database management system features a plethora of improvements and new features from full-text search integration and new data types to enhancements to business intelligence (BI) tools.

But is SQL Server 2008 right for you? We've done all the legwork for you, compiling a wealth of information on SQL Server 2008 since before it was released. This Microsoft SQL Server 2008 guide features tips, book excerpts and more covering the top features, improvements and changes included with the 2008 edition, as well as information to help plan your upgrade.

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