SQL Server 2008 R2 will be available as part of Microsoft’s Small Business Server package. That version has the same features as the standard edition, but is limited to 75 users.

Microsoft's database releases from 2008 and 2010 reach end of extended support. In response, Redmond says, that for many customers, the time for cloud migration has arrived.

SQL Server 2008 R2 reached the RTM stage today. The new version offers improved scalability and Business Intelligence features. Read the whole story ...

Microsoft released SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2 this week and announced that it's available for download.