The document provides an overview of new features and enhancements in SQL Server 2008 including:
- .NET Framework integration and new data types
- Database engine improvements like partitioning and failover clustering
- Management tools like SQL Server Management Studio and SQLCMD
- Performance tuning tools like the Database Tuning Advisor
- Analytics capabilities including Analysis Services and Reporting Services
- Replication, reporting, and integration with other Microsoft technologies
It also discusses best practices for upgrading from previous versions of SQL Server to version 2008.