SQL Server 2008 R2 has been released to manufacturing. It is the industry’s most complete information platform for managing, accessing and delivering information.

SQL Server 2008 R2 will be available to customers in early May through Microsoft’s distribution and partner channels.

Key enhancements in this release include the following:

• Managed self-service business intelligence (BI) for reporting and analysis

• Enterprise-class scalability and greater IT efficiency

• Platform integration spanning the datacenter to the cloud

You can get started with:

• Developer Training Kit from Download Center

• Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Update for Developers Training Course from Channel 9

• SQL Server 2008 R2 Series from MSDEV