Can't make it to Teched US? Check this out. Explore Microsoft technologies and products online through this series Tech·Ed 2007 webcasts, including more than 20 breakout sessions simulcast live from Orlando June 4-8! One of them is entitled : TechNet Webcast: The Next Release of Microsoft SQL Server: Overview (Level 200). This session provides an overview of the next release of Microsoft SQL Server that is currently under development. We cover the core value proposition, major themes and scenarios, and some specific improvements. We also discuss the new development processes Microsoft is using to build this release, the release timeline, and the disclosure calendar."
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