SQL Server 2005: I Said Be Cautious, Not Petrified

This is not just some feedback on SQL, but it actually states what was the “statement” on Microsoft product updates for the last couple of years or more: “It is an evolution, but let’s wait and update only if needed” Something like: let’s update when MS will cut out the support or when a real need in our systems will force us to update. Nothing extraordinary, nothing to make a difference.

The article points some good MS SQL Server 2005 elements and it is actually a follow up to a more negative article by the same author.
Interesting to see what the author considers as good news on SQL Server 2005

Opinion: SQL Server 2005 is a significant release, but from a business
standpoint there is no need to rush to it.

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1885992,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03129TX1K0000608