I have always had a sweet spot for SQL Server as I used to work more with it than I do to day. However I keep a keen eye on it and especially it’s capabilities for I’m also doing SQL Server virtualization on Hyper-V with great results.

So today is a good day. SQL Server 2016 is generally available.

This means you can grab the evaluations bits here, the production bits from Microsoft Volume License Center.

I’m downloading as we speak and my DBA’s are extra enthusiastic and ready to roll/

For those who hadn’t yet hear the good news. The SQL Server Developer Edition is now FREE. So have a ball, everyone can test & develop against the latest and the greatest SQL Server version and all its features!