SQL Server是一個全面的數據平臺是安全，可靠，可擴展為您的關鍵任務應用，同時提供豐富的服務，為任何數據類型。SQL Server的簡化管理您的數據平臺，用創新的政策，基礎設施，同時減少開發的復雜性與數據抽象，和一體化。.NET框架和Visual Studio。SQL Server的使用戶能夠作出明智的決定，提供有關資料，向所有用戶通過Microsoft Office的。和當您下載180天的試用版軟件后，您便自動注冊，以獲得寶貴的資源，發表在戰略間隔在整個軟件的評估期。

微軟今天宣布正式發布SQL Server 2008服務器軟件，這將幫助微軟與Oracle 11g,IBM DB2 9.5數據庫產品對抗。此前這一產品已經經過數次延期。

SQL Server 2008出現在微軟數據平臺愿景上是因為它使得公司可以運行他們最關鍵任務的應用程序，同時降低了管理數據基礎設施和發送觀察和信息給所有用戶的成本。

目前SQL Server 2008 Express 和 SQL Server Compact版本都已經開始免費下載。

Download SQL Server 2008 Release Candidate 0 and try out the latest features for 180 days! The SQL Server development team uses your feedback to help refine and enhance product features. Download the latest trial today and share your feedback.

Select one of the options listed below. The Release Candidate 0 software for IT Professionals and Developers is exactly the same, but the supporting experience has been tailored to offer greater relevance for each profession. View system requirements.

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SQL Server 2008 Express

You can also try a Release Candidate 0 version of SQL Server 2008 Express Edition. This free, fully functional edition of SQL Server 2008 is ideal for learning and running desktop and small server database applications. SQL Server 2008 Express supports 1 CPU, 1 GB of RAM, and databases that are up to 4 GB in size.

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