microsoft sql server 2008 express ctp

This CTP will automatically expire after 180 days


Microsoft SQL Server 2008, the next release of Microsoft SQL Server, provides a comprehensive data platform that is more secure, reliable, manageable and scalable for your mission critical applications, while enabling developers to create new applications that can store and consume any type of data on any device, and enabling all your users to make informed decisions with relevant insights.


System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2; Windows Server 2008; Windows Vista; Windows XP Service Pack 2

For all download types

32-bit systems: Computer with Intel or compatible Pentium III 600 MHz or faster processor (1 GHz or faster is recommended)
64-bit systems: 1 GHz or higher processor
Minimum of 512 MB of RAM (1 GB or more is recommended)
675 MB of available hard disk space

If you want to use this SQL Server 2008 CTP with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, you also need to obtain the update VS80sp1-KB942246-X86-ENU.exe


If you want to use this SQL Server 2008 CTP with Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, you also need to obtain the update VS90-KB945855


You may install support for both Visual Studio 2005 and 2008

This CTP only supports the English version of the Visual Studio 2008 Product