Download Microsoft SQL Server code name ‘Denali’ CTP3

Visit TechNet now to download the SQL Server Code Name ‘Denali’ Community Technology Preview (CTP3).

Providing the foundation to the cloud-ready information platform, this new release helps you to unlock breakthrough insights across the organisation and quickly build solutions that extend data across on-premises and public cloud backed by capabilities for mission critical confidence. Here are the specifics:

  • Deliver required uptime and data protection with AlwaysOn
  • Gain breakthrough & predictable performance with Project Apollo
  • Help enable security and compliance with new User-defined Roles and Default Schema for Groups
  • Rapid data discovery with Project Crescent
  • Deliver credible, consistent data with SSIS improvements, a Master Data Services add-in for Excel, and new Data Quality Services
  • Optimise IT and developer productivity across server and cloud with Data-tier Application Component (DAC) parity with SQL Azure and SQL Server Developer Tools code name ‘Juneau’ for a unified dev experience across database, BI, and cloud functions.

You can find more information on the SQL Server ‘Denali’ product page