Microsoft SQL Server

Data Platform Development

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and the Microsoft data platform provide developers with a comprehensive programming framework in which to create data centric solutions that target mobile devices, desktops, Web servers, and enterprise servers. This data programming environment improves developer productivity by integrating data access and management into the business logic of an application. It provides a comprehensive platform for data access and management from disparate data sources and a scalable solution for data storage and applications.

SQL Server focuses on three key areas to meet today’s data programmability needs:

Productivity. SQL Server and Microsoft Visual Studio® enable developers to be more productive through the use of new data models, syntax, and team tools.

Connectivity. SQL Server supports new and legacy data connectivity technologies, which enables developers to work with the most appropriate technology for their requirements.

Scalability. SQL Server provides a scalable database system for many different types of workloads, from mobile devices to enterprise solutions. It also integrates with Visual Studio, and so enables developers to build scalable solutions.

In conjunction with the latest version of the .NET Framework and ADO.NET, developers can become more productive and write better, more efficient and more maintainable source code. LINQ to SQL enables developers to write data access code in native programming languages and take advantage of the integral syntax checking and IntelliSense capabilities in Visual Studio. SQL Server supports the use of many data connectivity technologies and provides a rich set of programming capabilities, such as Service Broker and the .NET Framework CLR. It also supports applications for targeting all types of devices. In conclusion, SQL Server is scalable in terms of both data storage and application requirements.

For more information, please visit the following:

General product information:
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/

For developers:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/sqlserver

For IT Pros and administrators:
http://technet.microsoft.com/sqlserver