SQL Server Code Name "Katmai"
Thanks to
Fady I've just knew that SQL Server next version is already on the code name list, Katmai which is a Volcano name, is the code name of the next version of SQL Server which may be available next year, These are set of new stuff in Katmai
Beyond Relational
SQL Server "Katmai" will enable developers and
administrators to save time by allowing them to store and consume any
type of data from XML to documents.
- Manages any type of data from relational data to documents, geographic information and XML.
- Offers a consistent set of services and tools across data types.
Dynamic Development for Data Management SolutionsSQL Server "Katmai" along with .NET Framework 3.0 will accelerate the development of the next generation of applications.
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Provides an integrated development environment with Microsoft Visual
Studio and .NET Framework that will accelerate development of new
applications with a higher level of data abstraction.
- Enables developers to synchronize data from virtually any device to the central data store.
You will find also about dozen of more scalable, reliable, secure, performance stuff which is common thing since DOS 1.0 :)
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