Chapter I.1. Introducing SQL Server 2008
Before you take the plunge into SQL Server 2008, it's only natural for you to wonder what you're about to get yourself into. This chapter is all about discovering what distinguishes this version from its predecessor, SQL Server 2005, and helping you to identify the edition that will meet your needs. We begin by itemizing its new capabilities, grouped into the following categories:
Development
Integration
Security
Administration
After we cover these important topics, we move on to an exploration and explanation of the different SQL Server editions offered by Microsoft. Finally, if you're interested in a full architectural overview of SQL Server, keep reading: The next chapter offers a more holistic summary of its overall product design traits and philosophy.
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