Try SQL Server 2008 Today

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Download a free, fully functional 180-day trial version of SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack today. To help make the most of your evaluation, you will receive five e-mails during your evaluation period that, depending on which download option you select, contain resources specifically designed for IT professionals and developers. Before downloading and installing SQL Server 2008, click here to View system requirements.

Support: There is no assisted support for trial software. If you have technical questions during your evaluation, please visit the SQL Server 2008 sections on MSDN for developers and TechNet for IT Professionals for support, or contact your local Microsoft office for non-technical support.

Download SQL Server 2008 Enterprise 180-day evaluation

IT Professionals

Are you responsible for installing, configuring, administering, or troubleshooting database platforms and business intelligence applications? Do you manage IT resources and implement databases? Download SQL Server 2008 from the TechNet Trial Software Center today and experience the next generation of SQL Server.

Developers

Are you are responsible for designing, developing, integrating, or testing application software solutions for Microsoft Windows and the Web? Are you the architect for enterprise solutions and information systems? Download SQL Server 2008 from the MSDN Evaluation Center today experience the next generation of SQL Server.

Download SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack

The SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack is a separate download from SQL Server software. This collection of stand-alone install packages is designed to provide additional licensed functionality for SQL Server 2008. It contains new redistributable and backward compatibility components and add-on providers. For additional information on each of these components click the download button below.