There already dozens good blogs/websites on Katmai (SQL Server 2008) including ones by the product group so why another one? Well, we are kinda different in that we are responsible for the application compatibility content and experience - something few people are working on. Sure, we’ll discuss what’s cool and what’s not with Katmai like the rest but we’re very focused on the upgrade experience, not just how cool a feature is.

We worked with MS to help ISVs around the world with the upgrade tools and processes for SQL Server 2005 and have learned a great deal from that experience. With that, we hope to offer a little uniqueness and practicality from the other great sites discussing Katmai features.

I am the primary author for the core relational database areas while my colleague Andrew will cover the BI related subjects. Other folks on my team will contribute from time to time also but you’ll hear mostly from Andrew and I.

If you have specific areas of interest in Katmai that is related to application compatibility (basically what happens when you upgrade), do drop us a note. We’d love to hear from you.

 joe.