In the wake of the release of SQL Server 2008 Community Technology Review, there’s been a lot of talk about the ins and outs, the pros and cons, the best new features, etc. And here’s a little more. SQL Server MVP Brad McGehee shared some of his insights with SearchWinIT.com on the product’s complexity, what’s new for IT managers and DBAs and where the database still needs a little work.

McGhee said, “Microsoft has essentially rewritten Analysis Services and Reporting Services from scratch and made [the product] much more scalable. With Reporting Services, for example, now you don’t need IIS. That’s a big thing because IIS is kind of a pain in the neck to deal with and it’s a security risk. It also meant more maintenance and management and more things breaking down. By getting rid of IIS and having everything done natively, things can be a lot easier to manage, are more efficient and more secure.”

Read the rest of the interview and let me know what you think. I’m especially interested in hearing from anyone who has been working with the CTP.

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