Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Released to Manufacturing

Microsoft's next generation SQL Server database management system went to manufacturing this week and customers can expect to see the product through distribution channels in a few weeks. Improvements include scalability, analytics, reporting and data management.

According to Microsoft, customers can expect availability in the next few weeks through Microsoft distribution channels. The update features a number of enhancements centered on scalability, analytics, reporting and data management. More than 300,000 users downloaded the database's technology previews, the company said.