The SQL Server 2005 Developer Center is a great place to become aware of the next generation of data driven applications. There is also a growing SQL Server Community ready to help you learn everything you need to know about developing with .NET integration and SQL Server Architecture.
The Microsoft SQL product team is hosting special week of live
MSDN Webcasts to provide you a sneak peak at what Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Beta 2 has in store for the future database development.
Bonus: Attend a live webcast in this series during the month of January and you will receive a SQL Server 2005 developer resource kit.