SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 Available for Download

SQL Server 2008 has been released and is ready to deliver a rich set of integrated services that enable you to do more with your data, such as query, search, synchronize, report, and analyze. MSDN subscribers can find  RTM versions now available for download. Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 offers VS 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 users improvements in responsiveness, stability, and performance. Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1  downloads are now available to MSDN subscribers. SQL Server 2008 evaluation versions are available for  free download as are free downloads of  SQL Server 2008 Express and SQL Server Compact editions.