Microsoft has planned the launch of Visual Studio (VS) 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 for Feb 27th. One thing to note: SQL Server 2008, the version geo folks have been waiting for, due to its geospatial support, will be late.
SQL Server was set to ship later than Windows Server or Visual Studio, but the target date has now slipped by a full quarter, according to a Jan. 26 blog post by Francois Ajenstat, director of SQL Server product management. Ajenstat insists the delay won't detract from this month's launch event.
The next Customer Technology Preview (this will be #6) may well be released on Feb 27. This CTP is expected to have 99% of the full final technology.
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