In a previous post I speculated about Surface Area Configuration Tool removal from SQL Server. Now with the CTP5 out it's official. See the readme file:

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Surface Area Configuration Tool Removed from SQL Server 2008

The Surface Area Configuration tool for SQL Server has been removed from SQL Server 2008. Replacement functionality in this release is as follows:

Settings and component features How to configure

Protocols, connection, and startup options

Use SQL Server Configuration Manager.

Database Engine features

Use Declarative Management Framework, the property settings in SQL Server Management Studio, or sp_configure.

SSAS features

Use the property settings in SQL Server Management Studio.

SSRS - Enable Integrated Security property

Use the property settings in SQL Server Management Studio.

SSRS - "Schedule events and report delivery" and "Web service and HTTP access"

Edit the RSReportServer.config configuration file.

Command line options

No support in this release.

 

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As a consequence we can assume that Declarative Management Framework policies will be available in all editions of SQL Server 2008.