>>>I did a search on Amazon and found out that they sell SQL Server 2008 Developer Edition. If this is not the latest version, will I be able to update it online? That is, do you think it is ok to buy it on Amazon? >> >>I think you can install R2 on the top of SQL Server 2008. I tried to confirm it yesterday by asking on the developers forum, but nobody replied. > >What is R2? Is it like SP2?
It's more than a service pack and less than a full blown new version. More info here --
