You may have read my post on the next version of SQL Server coming out called SQL Server 2008 R2, which is expected to launch Q2 next year (2010).
Well the CTP will be made available soon for people to play with, but as Simon Sabine has mentioned in his post spaces will be limited, so register soon if you want to get in!
http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/r2.aspx
About Charley Hanania
Based in Zurich, Charley Hanania is Principle Consultant at QS2 – Quality Software Solutions. Prior to this worked for UBS as the Production Product Owner, responsible for SQL Server Production Operations within the Investment Bank. He has been focussed on SQL Server since version 4.2 on OS/2 and with over 15 years of experience in IT he has supported and consulted to numerous organisations in database training, development, architecture and administration related areas throughout Europe and Australasia.
Communities are Charley's passion, and he became active in database communities in the mid 90's, participating in SQL Server and heterogeneous database user groups in Australia. He continues to lead an active role through various community events, the SwissITPro User Group and the Swiss PASS Chapter. www.sqlpass.ch/
