March 6, 2012 - Microsoft announced SQL Server 2012 RTM

March 6, 2012 - Microsoft announced SQL Server 2012 RTM.

Customers and partners can download an evaluation of the product today and expect general availability to begin on April 1st.

For more information about this news check SQL Server 2012 Virtual Launch Event on March 7th, 2012.

Currently available download links:

• Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Evaluation
• Microsoft SQL Server 2012 PowerPivot for Microsoft Excel 2010
• Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Data Mining Add-ins for Microsoft Office 2010 (x86 and x64)
• Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express
• Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Feature Pack
• Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Master Data Services Add-in For Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Performance Dashboard Reports

Please also read:

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Release notes