Resources on Denali

onYesterday, Microsoft has announced the release of Product Guide v1 for SQL Server Code Name “Denali” Community Technology Preview 3 (CTP3). This is a single download that organizes Denali related content for easier viewing. It is available for download at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=225814. 

The SQL Server Code Name “Denali” CTP3 Product Guide includes useful resources and demos that will help IT Professionals better evaluate of CTP3.  This includes:

-          14 Product Datasheets

-          8 PowerPoint Presentations

-          5 Technical White Papers

-          13 Hands-On Lab Preview Documents

-          6 Click-Through Demonstrations

-          13 Self-Running Demonstrations

-          26 Links to On-Line References

-          44 Links to On-Line Videos including 26 Presentations from North America TechEd 2011

Microsoft also stated that they have a short windows of opportunity to shape the final release, so itmay be one of the rare opportunities to provide feedback on the features, usability and effectiveness. Microsoft expects the customers, communities and organizations to provide feedback on SQL Server CTP3 release in the next 60 days.

More to come, stay tuned.