This document summarizes new features in SQL Server 2008 related to spatial data, T-SQL enhancements, Visual Studio integration, SQL CLR, and Reporting Services. Key points include support for spatial data types like geometry and geography, T-SQL improvements like table value parameters and the MERGE statement, enhanced development tools in Visual Studio for database and reporting projects, the ability to write managed code functions and procedures with SQL CLR, and an updated Reporting Services for web-based reporting.