Microsoft has released the first CTP of its SQL Server Hosting Toolkit. This toolkit is designed to provide support for companies using a hosted SQL Server.

The San Jose, Calif.-based hosted services and software-as-a-service provider added Microsoft Corp.’s MS-SQL Server 2005 to its Concentric Windows Pro and Enterprise Plans Hosted services ...

A second reseller of Microsoft CRM said Tuesday it has begun offering hosting services for the software, citing strong customer demand for hosting options.