14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft is in the final stages of cooking of the next version of SQL Server. The Redmond company announced officially that customers would be able to grab SQL Server 2008 R2 in approximately three months, and in this regard, resources are available for developers that intend to build solutions on top of the next version of the company’s data platform. On February 3rd, the software giant made available for download the SQL Server 2008 R2 Update for Developers Training Kit. Up for grabs on the Microsoft Download Center, the resource is offered free of charge.
“SQL Server 2008 R2 offers an impressive array of capabilities for developers that build upon key innovations introduced in SQL Server 2008. The SQL Server 2008 R2 Update for Developers Training Kit is ideal for developers who want to understand how to take advantage of the key improvements introduced in SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 in their applications, as well as for developers who are new to SQL Server. The training kit is brought to you by Microsoft Developer and Platform Evangelism,” Microsoft revealed.
According to the Redmond company, the intended audience for the SQL Server 2008 R2 Update for Developers Training Kit is formed of developers but also Microsoft evangelists, technical specialists and consultants. The kit brings to the table a variety of content focused on bringing into the spotlight the evolution from SQL Server 2008 to SQL Server 2008 R2. Customers will be able to watch videos, presentations but also get an in-depth perspective on the latest iteration of SQL Servers via a number of demos and hands-on labs.
“The training kit offers the following benefits: learn how to build applications that exploit the unique features and capabilities of SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2. Provides a comprehensive set of videos, presentations, demos and hands-on labs. Contains new content for developers who are new to SQL Server. Contains new content for SQL Server 2008 R2. Contains all of the existing content from the SQL Server 2008 Developer Training Kit,” Microsoft promised.
SQL Server 2008 R2 November CTP is available for download here.