Although SQL Server 2005 for five years before they occur, but the next generation will not allow users to wait so long. Microsoft revealed today in Seattle, said the new version of SQL Server will be released next year.
New version of SQL Server codenamed "Katmai", will greatly improve with the Office Excel 2007, Excel Services, Office SharePoint Server, Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 integration and collaboration products, but also contains the Visual Studio integrated development environment and new. NET Framework.
Microsoft said, SQL Server Katmai can be used to manage any type of data, such as data, documents, geographic information, XML and so on.
Microsoft said the new SQL Server will provide a comprehensive, integrated business intelligence solutions, you can more easily manage and access vast amounts of data ever increasing, and enhance the value of IT investments.
By convention, Katmai will be named SQL Server 2008.