Microsoft has released Microsoft SQL Server 2008 CTP 4. This is a pre-configured VHD image that requires Virtual Server 2005 R2 installed on your system.
SQL Server 2008, the next release of Microsoft SQL Server, will provide a comprehensive data platform that is more secure, reliable, manageable and scalable for your mission critical applications, while enabling developers to create new applications that can store and consume any type of data on any device, and enabling all your users to make informed decisions with relevant insights.Microsoft SQL Server 2008 CTP 4
