I was in a conversation this morning with a couple other SQL guys (Twitter again) and the subject of Dynamic Management Views (DMVs) came up in regards to SQL Azure.  Running through the MSDN details it did not seem that they were supported.  After a couple emails with the SQL Azure team I have been given assurances that they will be added in a few months. 

The DMVs that will be available are only those which have database scope.  This is another great step in making SQL Azure a very viable alternative to local hardware.

My list of items in Program Files (x86) keeps shrinking and thank goodness for that.  The continued drive to 64 bit is joined by SSMS and is available here.  This build also supports SQL Azure if you need additional sales pitch.

The SQL Azure Team Blog has an update on some changes in the CTP2.  First and foremost, the product is now feature complete.  Second, if you have been using the October CTP you have now been provisioned over to the go-live production clusters.

Additional Transact-SQL enhancements have been made as well, with Table Value Parameters being the most interesting to me.

PDC 2009 will see lots of discussion about SQL Azure so if you are making the trip to Los Angeles be sure to catch a session.

One more note on SQL Azure, if you are using Visual Studio 2010 beta check out the SQL Azure Explorer on CodePlex.  The add-in gives you the ability to navigate your instance as you would a normal SQL Server instance.  Good stuff!

There are a couple sites available to you to get more detail on the upcoming SQL Azure CTP.  You can check the documentation site here or the product/service page here.

I'm very intrigued by this CTP and see a lot of focus going that way for me.  The overall reception of this CTP might not be in the realm of a SQL Server offering but I think there will be some fascinating discussion if nothing else.