Database Server

SQL Server 2008 R2, Microsoft continues to build on the Information Platform Vision by enabling businesses to deliver near real-time information through rich applications. Not only does SQL Server offers a complete approach to managing, accessing and delivering information across the organization; but now the power of SQL Server is extending to the Cloud through SQL Azure. SQL Azure provides a consistent program model and common tools while offering new business opportunities, high availability, and massive scale through distributed data services.

People are at the center of the Information Platform – IT and Database professionals who support the expanding needs of the business, Developers who build solutions quickly to capture business opportunities and End users who are looking to quickly mine volumes of data for business insights. SQL Server 2008 R2 delivers something unique and empowering to each of these contributors. 

The combination of SQL Server, SQL Azure, and Microsoft’s worldwide partner ecosystem offers: 

Mission Critical Platform

High levels of performance, scalability, availability and security for mission critical applications delivered at a lower cost of ownership by Microsoft Windows Server and Microsoft SQL Server.

Empowered IT

A comprehensive, interoperable platform that empowers IT to be more productive and agile.

Pervasic Insight

A complete business intelligence platform that connects users to the right information at the right time to improve business decisions through familiar tools such as Microsoft Office Excel and SharePoint.