Microsoft releases SQL Server 2008 experience site

Later today, Microsoft is expected to launch SQL Server 2008 Experience online, with some 500 videos to help customers and partners learn more.

Microsoft says it’s part of its worldwide readiness outreach programme that aims to get in touch with 350,000 customers, partners and community members. On the site are: brief interviews with the SQL Server engineering team, providing a behind-the-scenes view of the technologies in SQL Server 2008; guidance on topics such as business intelligence, compliance, upgrades and application development, with videos from customers showing how SQL Server 2008 is helping them; and details of deals on SQL Server 2008 books, courses and exams offered by Microsoft Learning.