Laying the Groundwork for Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 builds on its predecessors in terms of its administration and management capabilities. Along with Visual Studio 2008 and Windows Server 2008, it also provides the robust data tier in Microsoft's Entity Data Platform (EDP). To take advantage of SQL Server 2008's new features, you need to plan ahead and prepare to make sure your database servers are ready. Migrating to a major platform like SQL Server 2008 takes significant preparation, even if you aren't planning advanced configurations like using the EDP for application development and support.
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