Microsoft SQL Server Tools and Utilities

Many Microsoft SQL Server tools and Microsoft SQL Server are available as downloads. The following links provide you with access to the latest SQL Server tools, utilities, and add-ins.

SQL Server 2005 Feature Pack
The Feature Pack for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is a collection of install packages associated with SQL Server 2005 which provide additional value in standalone form.
SQL Server 2005 Upgrade Advisor

Another SQL Server Ttool, the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Upgrade Advisor analyzes instances of SQL Server 7.0 and SQL Server 2000 in preparation for upgrading to SQL Server 2005. Upgrade Advisor is a valuable SQL Server tool that identifies deprecated features and configuration changes that might affect your upgrade, and it provides links to documentation that describes each identified issue and how to resolve it.

SQL Server Migration Assistant for Oracle

Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) for Oracle is a tool to automate migration from Oracle database to SQL Server.

SQL Server Migration Assistant for Access

For SSMA Access to operate properly, you must properly register, download, and update the license key. This page provides access to a download of the license key as well as instructions on how you can update the SSMA installation.

SQL Server Migration Assistant for Sybase

Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) for Sybase is a tool to automate migration from Sybase ASE database to SQL Server or SQL Azure.

SQL Server 2005 Virtual Backup Device Specification
The SQL Server 2005 Virtual Backup Device Interface Specification now contains updated information about the Virtual Backup Device interface. Independent software vendors (ISVs) can use the Virtual Backup Device Application Programming Interface (API) to integrate SQL Server into their products.