SQLUG Event Jan 17: Technical Overview of the Next Release of Microsoft SQL Server : SQL Server 2008, codename "Katmai"

In this session the SQLUG will provide an overview of the next release of SQL Server, SQL Server 2008, codenamed "Katmai". The session will cover the core value-proposition, major themes and scenarios, and the specific engine improvements, including the new Management Framework, datatypes (spatial,…), new Reporting Engine, FileStream, etc. We also cover the new development processes being used to build this release, the release timeline and the disclosure calendar.

Level: 200 – 300
Depending on the audience, we'll remain high-level (management / decision maker audience) or go more deeper (DBA, Developer or technical BI audience).
Speaker:
Gunther Beersaerts is a Senior Technical Specialist at Microsoft Belgium & Luxembourg.
Agenda:
18:00 - 18:30 Welcome
18:30 - 21:00 Session with pause
21:00 - 22:00 Drink
Registration is needed, you can register here.

Location and evening-sponsor:
Ordina
Boomsesteenweg 28
B-2627 Schelle
A route description to Ordina in Schelle can be foundhere.

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