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1. SQL Server 2008 Developer Training Kit
   The SQL Server 2008 Developer Training Kit will help you understand how to build web applications which deeply exploit the rich data types, programming models and new development paradigms in SQL Server 2008.
2. SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 Now Available
   Service Pack 1 (SP1) focuses on essential updates only, primarily roll-ups of cumulative updates 1 to 3 and fixes to issues reported through the SQL Server community. SP1 eases deployment and management of Service Packs by introducing Slipstream, Service Pack Uninstall, and Report Builder 2.0 Click Once capability.
3. How Do I BI
   Explore data mining models in Business Intelligence Development Studio, part of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database software, with Senior Developer Evangelist Lynn Langit. See how you can create data sources in Business Intelligence Development Studio, process Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) objects, work with the Cube Editor, and more.
4. MSXML 4.0 SP3 now available
   MSXML4 SP3 is a complete replacement of previous service packs and includes security and reliability fixes. After MSXML4.0 SP3, there are no future service packs planned and MSXML4 SP2 support will end in November 2009. MSXML4.0 customers are recommended to upgrade to MSXML6 which has new functionality, performance and security improvements.
5. SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 CTP Now Available
   Service Pack 1 (SP1) focus on essential updates only, primarily a Roll-up of Cumulative Update 1 to 3 and fixes to issues reported through the SQL Server community. While keeping product changes contained, we have made significant investments to ease deployment and management of Service Packs by introducing: Slipstream, Service Pack Uninstall, and Report Builder 2.0 Click Once capability.