In general, even though SQL2008 has been out for some time now, well done on a useful recap for those considering a move. I believe the SQL editor probably requires an article in its self. The syntax checking, highlighting of balanced parentheses, underlining of invalid objects, auto complete (not entirely a fan it takes far too long to update if you have a new object). Also unlike for instance the Redgate product, there is no formatting of SQL statements. Otherwise there is little reason for not adopting 2008 over 2005. I understand that the database binaries are the same, so 2008 is far more like a tidy up of the things that were in 2005 but were only part realised implimentations. What this really means is that 2005 to 2008 is far less fraught than 2000 to 2005.

Keep up the good work Ian, web site: agency software, http://www.ava.co.uk/, blog http://creamteadiet.blogspot.com/