Purchase SQL

Question

I have a new client who wishes to purchase SQL.  It seems crazy to buy 2008 R2 when release of 2012 is just around the corner.  Is there a fixed date for the release of 2012 yet, or is it still up in the air?  Is there some way I can get a temporary license to last until 2012 is released

Answer 1

You can try Metro - Early Adopters Program to start using the SQL Server 2012

https://connect.microsoft.com/metro/content/content.aspx?ContentID=25254

 

Answer 2

Infact, SQL Server 2012 RC0 is out in market for usage. Try downloading that from this link. By the time it gets expired, the RTM version would be out for which there will be specific plan of pricing associated wth it.

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Answer 3

Similar discussion about the release date of SQL 2012(Denali)

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/sqldocumentation/thread/0ca4e45f-a999-447b-bb70-518326d63c04/#d8be79fc-110a-4f32-92c7-f256a0401ac7

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Manish

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Answer 4

March 7th seems to be virtual launch of SQL Server 2012. Refer to this link for more details.

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