Microsoft's triple play

Microsoft announced yesterday that it will bundle three product launches into one early next year.

Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008 will all launch in Los Angeles on February 27.

Microsoft has released a private Community Technology preview version of SQL Server 2008, code-named 'Katmai'.

While no official word has come on the expected Vista service release, rumours persist that a beta will appear later this month, which will be available as a full version by the end of the year.

- NZ HERALD STAFF