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SQL Server 2008 Books Online
Download the Books Online for Microsoft SQL Server 2008, the primary documentation for SQL Server 2008.
SQL Server 2008 Release Notes
The Release Notes contains information for SQL Server 2008 that supplements the SQL Server 2008 Readme and Books Online documentation.
Readme File for SQL Server 2008
Before you install SQL Server 2008, review the readme file.

Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1
Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 is required to use SQL Server 2008 with Visual Studio 2008.
Visual Studio 2005 Support for SQL Server 2008
This CTP enables developers to use Visual Studio 2005 with SQL Server 2008.

Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit for SQL Server 2008 Migration
Accelerate your planning for migration to SQL Server 2008 with the free Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit. Automate the discovery of existing SQL instances in preparation for upgrades in just a few hours.
Download the latest SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack
The Feature Pack is a collection of stand-alone install packages that provide additional value for SQL Server 2008.
SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Advisor
Download the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Advisor. Upgrade Advisor analyzes instances of SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005 to help you prepare for upgrades to SQL Server 2008.
SQL Server Migration Assistant for Oracle
SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) 2008 for Oracle is a complete suite of tools that dramatically cuts the effort, cost, and risk of migrating from Oracle to SQL Server 2008.