The delay in releasing SQL Server 2005 gives Microsoft a chance to address "the last bit of hesitancy" about the database's ability to support enterprise-class applications, CEO Steve Balmer contends.

"Epicor ERP version 10 is optimized for the SQL Server 2014 data engine, analysis and reporting services, enabling our solution to scale from 30 to 1000s of users in a very cost effective manner.

Not that Kummert has much choice with SQL Server 2008: Microsoft has already made plans to hold a marketing blowout on Feb. 27, 2008, in Los Angeles and other locations for the new database ...