The repeated delay of the releases of SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 gives DBAs and developers time to work with the beta releases of both products and start to learn how the products' new tools will affect application development. Don't wait until the new products are released to begin designing and planning software that uses their new features; start now. When Microsoft releases SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005, you'll have applications that can immediately take advantage of the new features these products will offer.

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