SQL Server 2008 is at the heart of a comprehensive data platform that enables you to access and manipulate business critical data from a variety of diverse devices, platforms and data services across the enterprise.

Business intelligence
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 provides a scalable Business Intelligence platform optimised for data integration, reporting, and analysis, enabling organizations to deliver intelligence where users need it.

Data warehousing
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is a scalable and reliable Data Warehouse platform for Business Intelligence. Through integration with the Microsoft BI platform, it enables actionable business decisions at the lowest cost.

OLTP (Online Transaction Processing)
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is a comprehensive data platform that provides the scalability, availability, security, and manageability that you need for mission-critical OLTP applications.