Is there an SQL Server 2008 R2 Developer Edition?

Question

Is there an SQL Server 2008 R2 Developer Edition? I have read there is, but I only see 2008 R1 Developer on Microsoft's website and can't find where to get it. If someone can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it. I tried Microsoft's sales, but the person I talked to didn't seem to know. If I can't get it now I have to go back to the Express version.

Answer 1

I found out that it is not yet available. You can buy the license from Microsoft Volumne Licensing, but you have to purchase at least 5, which I'm not doing.

Answer 2

File Name: en_sql_server_2008_r2_developer_x86_x64_ia64_dvd_522665.iso Date Published (UTC): 5/3/2010 9:45:43 AM Last Updated (UTC): 5/3/2010 9:45:43 AM SHA1: 10B990A86961D84C4D7D5E8C3A4C67F0D0456E63 ISO/CRC: 272D2E95 Available to Levels: VS Pro with MSDN Premium (Empower); Developer AA; Designer AA; VS Pro with MSDN (Retail); VS Premium with MSDN (MPN); VS Pro with MSDN Premium (MPN); MSDN Universal (VL); BizSpark Admin; BizSpark; VS Test Pro with MSDN (VL); VS Ultimate with MSDN (VL); VS Premium with MSDN (VL); VS Pro with MSDN (VL); VS Test Pro with MSDN (Retail); VS Premium with MSDN (Retail); VS Ultimate with MSDN (Retail);

These is one, it's located under SQL Server 2008 R2 on MSDN.

Answer 3

Yes, there should be a $50 Developer Edition of SQL SErver 2008 R2 according to this article here:

http://www.sqlmag.com/article/sql-server-2005-express/sql-server-2008-r2-editions.aspx

Marc