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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.

  By Joab Jackson | 22 April, 2010 00:51

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• 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.

  By Chris Kanaracus | 20 January, 2010 06:04

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• 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.

  By John Fontana | 04 November, 2009 06:38

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• 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.

  By Chris Kanaracus | 11 August, 2009 07:50

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  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.

  By Chris Kanaracus | 08 April, 2009 06:54

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  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.

  By Eric Lai | 14 October, 2008 08:24

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  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.

  By Avanti Kumar | 22 August, 2008 06:58

  Tags: sql server 2008