SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 and Denali CTP 3 Released - Download links

Microsoft recently released the first service pack of SQL Server 2008 R2 for it’s RTM as well as Express Edition. To learn what’s new in SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1, check the What's New Section in Release Notes

Download Links:

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 - Express Edition

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1

Note : To upgrade SQL Server 2008 R2 Express Edition, you need the SP1 of Express Edition or Express Edition with Advanced Services.

SQL Server Denali CTP3

Microsoft also released CTP3 of SQL Server’s next version code-named Denali. You can download SQL Server Denali CTP3 over here.  Here are some download links

Microsoft SQL Server code name 'Denali' PowerPivot for Microsoft Excel Community Technology Preview 3 (CTP 3)

Microsoft SQL Server code name 'Denali' Express Core Community Technology Preview 3 (CTP 3)

Product Documentation for Microsoft SQL Server “Denali” CTP3