Three and a half months after its announcement, Microsoft today finally released the RC0 preview of SQL Server 2008, including a Simplified Chinese version, with the build number 10.00.1442.32. The official release date has not been determined, but it is estimated to be in the third quarter. Microsoft claims that SQL Server 2008 provides a secure, reliable, manageable, and scalable comprehensive data platform for mission-critical applications. Using SQL Server 2008, developers can create new applications for storing and using any type of data on any device, enabling users to make informed decisions based on relevant knowledge.