SQL Server 2008 July CTP

The fresh bits continue to flow out of Redmond, this time with a new Community Technology Preview of SQL Server 2008.  The download and more information about what is new in this CTP are available again via the connect site (you will need to register first).

Interesting new stuff for developers includes improved support for hierarchical data and trees, the long awaited DATE and TIME datatypes, and support for large user defined types (>8k).