I have just signed up for a SQL Server Beta account, when can I expect to receive my connection information?
Databases and Logins are created once daily based upon the space available on the Beta Servers.   Most users should receive a login and connection information within 24 hours of signing up at SQLServerBeta.com. 

How does the terminal server portal work?
We have created a secure terminal server (TS) environment for you to use Studio Manager and BIDS, so that you do not have to install the beta client tools on your local machine.   To access the Terminal Server Portal, create a new connection using a Remote Application, such as Remote Desktop Connection.   If you want to save any scripts or projects, be sure to configure your RDP client to connect your local drives. At this time, we cannot allow anything to be saved to the TS server. Internet Explorer is not enabled on the TS servers, so you may receive an error if using any functionality inside BIDS that launches IE. 

What version of the CTP are you running currently?
We are currently running the November 2007 CTP.

How long is my database active? 
Accounts are deactivated when a new CTP is released.  You will be given the opportunity to sign up for a new database at that time.  Your account may also be deactivated if you do not connect to the Beta SQL Server in a 2 week time period.  Before any database is deactivated, you will be contacted via email.

How do I set up full-text indexes?
When your database is created a Full-Text Catalog is created for your database.  The catalog name is databasename_fulltext.  You may create full-text indexes within your catalog, but must do so using T-SQL.   The full-text index wizard accesses system information that your account does not have permission to view.

Can I restore my database to the beta server?
For security reasons, we cannot allow databases to be restored on the beta servers.