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• Microsoft unleashes long-awaited SQL 2008 update

  Microsoft has released to manufacturing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, the new version of its relational database management system software, the company announced Wednesday.

• SQL Server 2008 R2 release set for May

  SQL Server 2008 R2, the latest version of Microsoft's flagship database, will be generally available in May, the company said Tuesday.

• Microsoft sets SQL Server 2008 R2 preview

  Microsoft said it will make a preview of SQL Server 2008 R2 available this month that is features complete, including new business intelligence integration tools and master data management features.

• Microsoft unveils preview code for next SQL Server

  Microsoft this week is giving developers an early peek at SQL Server 2008 R2, the next generation of its flagship database.

• Microsoft releasing first SQL Server '08 service pack

  The anticipated initial service pack for Microsoft's SQL Server 2008 database will be available imminently, Microsoft said Tuesday.

• Microsoft looks to unlock door to wider BI use

  SQL Server may be one of the most popular databases among corporate users, but Microsoft is a relative laggard in the business intelligence market. It ranked just fifth among BI vendors last year, according to market research firm IDC.

• MS claims more than 450,000 downloads of new SQL server

  Microsoft has announced that more than 450,000 downloads have been recorded, to date, of the newly-launched version of SQL Server 2008.