That is if you are on standard edition. I ran across the SQL Server 2008 SKU feature comparison PDF today. No big surprises. If it is a high availability or performance related feature, it is only going to be in enterprise only. Other new features in 2008 that are enterprise include transparent data encryption, resource governor(although "Predictable query performance" is listed as standard), SQL audit and any kind of compression. So what does that leave new in SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition? Policy based management, data collections, intellisense, the new tsql and the new datatypes?
If I put myself in my VP's shoes, it would be hard for a DBA to convince me that this upgrade was really necessary if we are already on SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition. Am I missing something? Here is the new feature matrix.
I am all about MSFT making money. I am long. However, we need a reason to give more money particularly if we are already on SQL 2005. If people are still on SQL 2000 in Q4+, upgrading to SQL 2008 should be a no brainer providing it is stable.
I understand that Microsoft does not expect people to upgrade every release with the 2-3 year release cycle. Missing from the PDF details on workgroup, express and web edition. Also this disclaimer is in the PDF:
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This document was developed prior to the product’s release to manufacturing, and as such, we cannot guarantee that all details included herein will be exactly as what is found in the shipping product. The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication. The information represents the product at the time this document was printed and should be used for planning purposes only. Information subject to change at any time without prior notice.
posted @ Monday, April 21, 2008 12:55 PM by Technical Thoughts of Jorriss
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