SQL Server 2005 Virtual Lab

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"Step into the SQL Server 2005 Virtual Lab for Free

It's simple — no complex setup or installation is required to try out SQL Server 2005 running in the full-featured MSDN Virtual Lab. As part of the MSDN Virtual Lab, you will have full access to SQL Server 2005 through the following modules:

SQL Server 2005 Integration Services
SQL Server 2005 Introduction to SQL Server Management Studio
SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services
SQL Server 2005 Server Management Objects
SQL Server 2005 SQL CLR Integration
SQL Server 2005 SQL Query Tuning
SQL Server 2005 SQL Server and ADO.NET (Lab A)
SQL Server 2005 SQL Server and ADO.NET (Lab B)
SQL Server 2005 T-SQL Enhancements
SQL Server 2005 Web Services
SQL Server 2005 XML Capabilities

You get a downloadable manual and a 90-minute block of time for each module. You can sign up for additional 90-minute blocks at any time. "

Want to play with SQL Server 2005, but don't want to play the beta install game? Or you just want to check out a couple of the new features? Then Microsoft's Virtual Lab's are for you.

For 90 minutes you get your own Virtual Server session where you can play with SQL 2005.

Pretty cool for a quick and dirty peek. There are a bunch of other Virtual Labs to check out too...

(via Matt - Are you ready to experience SQL Server 2005? - SQL Server 2005 Virtual Labs now available)