SQL Server 2008 R2 is now available to MSDN and TechNet for subscribers.
SQL Server 2008 R2 is now available to MSDN and TechNet for subscribers. SQL Server 2008 R2 is now available in the following editions: Enterprise, Standard, Web, Workgroup and Developer (English Language availability only). To get started visit - · https://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions · https://technet.microsoft.com/subscriptions View SQL Server 2008 R2 Digital Tour at www.sqlserverlaunch.com.
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SQL Server 2008 R2 is now available to MSDN and TechNet subscribers