• Processing XML Showplans Using SQL CLR in SQL Server 2005
  Build a SQLCLR application to display a query's estimated execution cost from its XML showplan, which you can use to restrict query submission and avoid server overload.
• Using Table Valued Functions in SQL Server 2005 to Implement a Spatial Data Library
  Discover how to add spatial search functions (point-near-point and point in polygon) to Microsoft SQL Server 2005 using C# and table-valued functions. It is possible to use this library to add spatial search to your application without writing any special code.

Webcasts

• T-SQL vs. the CLR in SQL Server 2005- How Should You Choose? (Level 200)
  
• A SQL Server DBA's Guide to the .NET Framework and CLR Integration (Level 200)
  

• Introduction to Common Language Runtime (CLR) Integration
  Discover the CLR and see how and why this technology has been used in SQL Server and the benefits of using the CLR to create database objects.
• Building Database Objects with Common Language Runtime (CLR) Integration
  See what kinds of objects you can build using the CLR, and understand the requirements for building CLR database objects.
• Data Access from CLR Database Objects
  Learn how to use a CLR routine to access data stored in an instance of SQL Server.
• Administering Database Objects with Common Language Runtime (CLR) Integration
  See how to manage and secure CLR objects in the database.
• Usage Scenarios and Examples for Common Language Runtime (CLR) Integration
  A guide to the sample applications, package samples, and numerous coding samples that you can use to learn about the programmability features of common language runtime (CLR) integration.
• Database Engine Developer InfoCenter