>I need to convince my managers that SQL Server 2008 is stable. We currently have SQL 2000 and the manager wants to only upgrade to SQL2005.
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>Heck, in my experience (worked at Microsoft as a contractor) SQL Server is one of the most heavily tested apps they have since they are trying to compete with Oracle, et al. Also, there is the beta and it was released in May of 2008 (coming on to being almost one year old.)
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>So, if you can say some good words about SQL2008 it will help me make an argument to skip SQL2005.
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>Thanks

Buy the 2008 version and try it out. If you don't like it, use your downgrade rights to install the 2005 version instead. That way, your managers will have the safety of knowing they can have 2005 if necessary. (You can do this under the eopen license.)

Once you touch the 2008 version, you'll never go back. It's perfectly fine and stable; and a better product than the 2005 version.

Guy