New SQL Server 2008 CTP available

I learned today that Microsoft has published a new CTP (Community Technology Preview) version of SQL Server 2008, due to ship in Q3 this year, according to latest news. There's a new download page for the February CTP, and after filling out a quick survey, you will land in the direct download page.

Although registering for the beta doesn't seem to be mandatory, it is recommended because that way, you will get the news first, and secondly, allow Microsoft to create better statistics. Of course, whether you want to be part of those statistics is entirely a different matter. :-)