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Microsoft SQL Server is a dependable, easy-to-use relational database management system (RDBMS). SQL Server 2000 is the current version; a new release (SQL Server 2005) will be available in November. Check out the launch party in San Francisco!

With the lowest implementation and maintenance costs in the industry, SQL Server 2000 is gaining market share as people discover that it supports the rapid development of enterprise-class business applications.

SQL Server 2000 provides core support for Extensible Markup Language (XML) and Internet queries and features easy-to-use business intelligence (BI) tools.
Through data analysis and data mining capabilities that integrate with applications such as Microsoft Office, SQL Server 2000 enables you to provide critical, timely business information tailored to individual query needs.

Self-tuning and self-configuring features optimize SQL Server database performance, while management tools automate standard activities. Graphical tools and wizards simplify setup, database design, and performance monitoring, allowing database administrators (DBAs) to focus on meeting strategic business needs.

SQL Server 2000 provides a comprehensive data-management platform. Every software license includes extensive management and development tools, a powerful extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) tool, business intelligence and analysis services, and new capabilities such as Notification Services. The result is the best overall business value available.