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According to ComputerWeekly, Microsoft has delayed SQL Server 2005. It was scheduled to be released in the first half of next year, but that's now been pushed back. The article doesn't state how long the delay will be. It also doesn't state if the delay in SQL Server is due to problems with SQL Server itself or with Visual Studio 2005, which is supposed to be released at the same time. While the delay could push the released into late 2005, don't expect it to slip into 2006. After all, the product name has been set with a 2005 moniker.

I'm starting to experiment a bit with SQL Server 2005, Beta 2. The new SQL Server Management Studio (replaces Enterprise Manager and Query Analyzer) is a great step forward. I haven't seen anything that seems like a major, but then I'm not pushing it...yet. If you want to start playing with SQL Server 2005, you can get SQL Server Express beta (the replacement for MSDE) here for free.