With the release of the most recent version of SQL Server, Microsoft has delivered a Trusted, Productive and Intelligent Enterprise Data Platform. There are enhancements and new capabilities engineered into SQL Server 2008 to enable your applications to run better and reduce the amount of time you need to spend managing them. If you have been running existing applications on SQL Server 2000 or 2005, you will find a set of exciting new capabilities to improve your applications and reduce support needs within a familiar management interface. Many of these new features can provide immediate benefits without the need to make application changes.
Key reasons to upgrade to SQL Server 2008
Experience the benefits right away - Significant enhancements ranging from Data and Backup compression to query performance and enhanced database mirroring are available without the need to modify your existing applications.
Enhanced security and auditing – Get data encryption and database auditing capabilities within existing applications.
Improved system management capabilities - Features like policy based server management and new tools such as Performance Data Collection help you effectively manage the growth of your data.
Performance Enhancements – There have been many performance enhancements made throughout the technology stack, including enhancements within Analysis Services, Reporting Services and Integration Services. For example Unisys and Microsoft set a new ETL performance record by loading one terabyte of data in less than 30 minutes using SQL Server 2008 Integration Services. Read about additional performance records.
Predictable System Response – New Features such as query governor and data compression along with general scalability enhancements provide scalable solutions that are more reliable for very large enterprise systems.
Developer productivity - Tools like Entity Framework and LINQ, and new date/time, FILESTREAM and spatial datatypes provide powerful and easy to use application development enhancements.
Enhanced Business Intelligence capabilities – additional reporting capabilities integrated with Microsoft Office applications and a new report designer application allows the creation of enterprise reports without the need for Developer Studio.
Application Compatibility & ease of Migration - There are upgrade tools available from Microsoft to help manage your upgrade from prior versions. Compatibility has been maintained with the majority of functionality which should enable most applications to upgrade seamlessly. Learn more about all the system changes from the prior version, and get started with infrastructure assessment and planning for upgrade to SQL Server 2008.
Mainstream support – With the latest version of SQL Server you can benefit from a long term and current support path. As of April 2008 SQL Server 2000 has moved off Mainstream support to an extended support path.
Consistent pricing and support – Microsoft continues its pricing policies of SQL Server 2005 with some additional improvements. In addition, by participating in Microsoft’s Software Assurance program you are eligible for product upgrades, support and other benefits.
Referece : http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/why-upgrade.aspx
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