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Deep Fried Bytes Episode #56: What is new in SQL Server 2008 R2?

Posted by Keith Elder | Posted in Podcast | Posted on 28-06-2010

 

http://deepfriedbytes.com/podcast/episode-56-what-is-new-in-sql-server-2008-r2/

 

In this episode we sat down shortly after SQL Server 2008 R2 was released to MSDN to discuss this major update for SQL Server. With this release, SQL Server is moving away from being just a database and starting to be an information platform. New features like StreamInsight, improved reports and updated BI tools make this a release that is very exciting for all developer in the community.