It's Here! SQL Server 2005 SP2 CTP2 Released!

The SQL Server team has released CTP2 of SQL Server 2005 SP2 to the public. You'll find the following here:

  • SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 CTP (ReadMe here)
  • SQL Server 2005 Express Edition and Tools Service Pack 2 CTP
  • SQL Server 2005 Books Online Service Pack 2 CTP
  • Feature Pack for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 CTP

This is your opportunity to see and help Microsoft test the new features before this releases goes live. If you do download, and you do find an issue, please report it here.

Congratulations to the SQL team, and thanks to any of you who download and test the CTP!

     -wp