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SQL Server November CTP released 19 Nov 2007 15:24

Just got word that the November CTP (CTP5) for SQL 2008 is now released and is slowly making its way up to MSDN, sporting a new WinForms based installer - nice!

New in this CTP is:

FILESTREAM support (Allows you to store your blob data on the local NTFS file system)
SPATIAL data support with new GEOMETRY and GEOGRAPHY types
BACKUP with COMPRESSION
CHANGE TRACKING support (Sounds interesting..)

I talked about FILESTREAM at Boot Camp a couple of weeks ago and it recieved a fair amount of feedback. Looks like this is definitely one of the main features that developers are looking for.

If you have MSDN or Technet downloads look for the November CTP to appear on your radar soon.

Update: This is also available as a public download from here! :)

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