Updated: July 9, 2020 (March 22, 2004)

SQL Server, Visual Studio Out to 2005

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Two major releasesthe next versions of SQL Server (code-named Yukon) and Visual Studio (code-named Whidbey)have been delayed to the first half of 2005. The decision will disappoint developers who have been waiting for the improved Web development and Visual Basic capabilities of Whidbey, and it could mean higher upgrade costs for organizations purchasing Yukon upgrades on long-term contracts. However, the delays will probably have only minor effects on the next version of the Windows client OS, code-named Longhorn.

The Price of Integration

Microsoft says the delay is intended to give it more time to test Whidbey and Yukon, which are now officially called Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005. SQL Server 2005, like SQL Server 7.0, will have three beta releases: Beta 1, currently in progress, will be followed by a Beta 2 in the first half of 2004 and Beta 3 before the end of 2004.

The company did not specify which product areas require more testing, but the delayed releases present some unique challenges.

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