SQL Server 2008 has some nice improvements

Today, the most popular databases are based on the relational model. Microsoft SQL Server is also based on this model and that’s the reason why it is called a relational database management system or RDBMS.  MS-SQL and T-SQL are the basic query languages for Microsoft SQL Server.

There are several versions of SQL Server since its first introduction in 1989 when SQL Server 1.0 was introduced. With Katmai, as a codename, SQL Server 2008 is now available for everyone. SQL Server 2008 is the best option because data storage from unstructured, semi-structured and structured documents becomes a simple task with SQL Server 2008. It also offers integrated services which help you in order to perform different tasks like searching, reporting, synchronizing and analyzing.

Server Consolidation is another great benefit of switching to Microsoft Server 2008. Your cost of maintenance plummets because of the introduction of enterprise-class manageability. Microsoft Server 2008 also provides a great database engine for applications related to specific tasks. For OLTP data solutions, it provides visual designer, enhanced database mirroring with automatic data encryption for foolproof security.

There are several features that make SQL Server 2008 more special. To make things clearer, it is significant to quote Carl Olofson, an IDC analyst, “SQL Server is designed with Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and
.NET framework all blended together. That … is the big selling point of SQL”.

So, you can now understand why SQL Server 2008 is regarded as a good option. To conclude, here are some of the improvements found in SQL Server 2008 that will help you to get to a decision.

•    Built-in data compression for optimized storage
•    Comprehensive data auditing
•    Introduction of Declarative Management Framework for consistent policy compliance
•    Resource Governor to manage workload resource prioritization
•    Support for XML, relational data, FILESTREAM and spatial data
•    External Key Management
•    Streamlined Installation
•    And so on