SQL Server sample databases were always delivered with the product. Not so in SQL Server 2008. Microsoft decided to de-couple the dependency and have us download the samples for free from codepex.com.

Browse to the Microsoft SQL Server Feature Pack page (link in Resources). Click the "Download" button to download the entire Feature Pack, or scroll to the bottom half of the page and locate the ...

Microsoft plans to release seven editions of SQL Server 2008, including Enterprise, Standard, Workgroup, Web, Developer, Express and Compact 3.5. The 180-day trial version is available for ...