The official launch date has not been set yet, but considering it is called
SQL Server 2005, it's likely it will be somewhere this year ;-)
When a new version of an MS product is due, you can usually for some time (6
months or so) before the release buy the old version with upgrade rights to
the new version. I don't think this is in effect yet for SQL Server
2000/2005, and it probably only will after the official release date for SQL
Server 2005 has been announced.
In other words, if you need to buy something now, the only thing you can buy
is SQL Server 2000, and unless you can negotiate really well with your
reseller or local MS Sales Office, that won't include upgrade rights. But it
also depends on the exact licensing your company has. If they have Software
Assurance, they will be able to upgrade for free.
--
Jacco Schalkwijk
SQL Server MVP
[quoted text, click to view] "SQLover" <SQLover@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I would say having a new version is always the best, right? However, I
>think
> it's about timing... Does anyone know when it will officially launch the
> new
> SQL 2005? Any idea?
>
> I think the price should be the same? Or Does MS offer the free upgrade
> for
> the new version? I don't think so...
>
>
> "Cristian Lefter" wrote:
>
>> It depends a lot what your company's goals are.
>> Take a look at this link "Expanding the SQL Server Product Line"
>>
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/spotlight/expandsqlserver.asp. >> It may help you decide.
>>
>> Cristian Lefter, SQL Server MVP
>>
>>
>> "SQLover" <SQLover@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:CD1FAD26-BF04-4C2D-90CC-1EC01ED8915B@microsoft.com...
>> >I plan to buy the new system for my company, which will include MS SQL
>> >2000
>> > Enterprise Ed. However, I would like to know is it worth to wait until
>> > the
>> > new version coming out? Is that any kind of suggestion?
>> >
>> > BTW, when do we have a chance to get this version? who knows?
>>
>>
>>
