MSDN Members Will Get SQL Server 2005 a Bit Early

Although November 7 is the official release date for SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005, Windows IT Pro has learned that MSDN subscribers will be able to download final release copies of these products in mid-to-late October. Also look for Microsoft to release the Visual Studio 2005 Release Candidate and a community technology preview of SQL Server 2005 at the Professional Developers Conference (PDC) in mid-September.

--Editors