SQL Server 2014 CTP1 available for downloading

It is too early, but this is how Microsoft SQL Server team works, yes SQL 2014, CTP1 is available for downloading .

Here is the path:http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/evalcenter/dn205290.aspx.

Few things you should know before installing;

• Two versions available: General SQL Server and Cloud-based
• This does not support upgrade or side-by-side installation. Install this in new, clean machine.
• This is only available in 64-bit architecture.
• Three types of downloads: ISO DVD image, CAB file or Azure version.

Key features;

• “Hekaton” in-memory capabilities that gives significant performance on database applications.
• xVelocity ColumnStore provides in-memory capabilities for data warehousing workloads that result in dramatic improvement for query performance.
• Seamless and transparent SSD support to SQL Server buffer pool.
• Enhance high availability

Product guide is available at: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=39269