Because the SQL Server 2005 April CTP is feature complete, we also encourage partners, especially ISVs, to start testing against this version to tune their applications for SQL Server 2005. While we expect to deliver additional CTPs that will include final quality modifications and more pre-RTM deployments by customers, we suggest starting your evaluations of SQL Server 2005 with the April CTP.
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As part of our April CTP, we are also announcing a new go-live license for SQL Server 2005 Express Edition. Customers and partners who want to run our Express Edition product in production today can use this license to start their deployments. For the full version of SQL Server 2005, we are taking nominations for the Technology Adoption Program (TAP). TAP engages a select group of early adopters who are committed to working closely with Microsoft on testing and deploying SQL Server 2005. If you are interested in nominating yourself for this program, please complete the TAP program registration form.