Microsoft announced yesterday that SQL Server 2008 has been released. RTM version of the software is available for download from the TechNet Plus Subscription site:
If you don’t have a subscription for TechNet plus you can download a trial version:
SQL Server 2008 – Trial Versions
Here is a link to SQL Server 2008 Books Online to help you get started with the new product:
SQL Server 2008 – Getting Started
You can install SQL Server 2008 side by side with an earlier version or you can upgrade the existing database to the new release:
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