Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 CTP

The first community technology preview (CTP) of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 available for download for MSDN and TechNet subscribers.

For more details about SQL Server 2008 R2 and for other related links See - http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/R2.aspx

If you have any questions regarding SQL Server 2008 R2 you can visit the forums - http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sqlserverprerelease

SQL Server 2008 Service Pack (SP) 1 on Microsoft Update as a Required Automatic Update

SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 will soon be available through Automatic Update starting from September. 

For the latest information you can read it from SQL Server Setup blog - SQL Server 2008 Service Pack (SP) 1 on Microsoft Update as a Required Automatic Update

For better understanding of Automatic Update see - Update Your PC Automatically

Oracle Database Software

Download from following links
Oracle Database 11g Release 1 (11.1.0.6.0)

Oracle Database 10g Release 1

Oracle9i Database

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SQL MVP

Microsoft SQL Server Trial Download Links

Download the SQL Server 2008/2005 180-day Trial Software.
Click on the respective links.

Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Enterprise Evaluation: Trial

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Evaluation Edition: Trial



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SQL MVP