Microsoft SQL Server 2005 licensing provides the option to purchase SQL Server 2005 under a server operating system license with incremental Client Access Licenses (CALs), or a per-processor license model. To understand how the different license options allow scalability of cost in relation to your usage, please view the SQL Server 2005 Licensing Overview.
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The table below provides guidance on estimated retail pricing for U.S. and Canadian editions of SQL Server 2005:
*All prices reflect pricing for purchases within the United States and are in U.S. dollars. The prices listed are estimated retail prices; reseller pricing may vary.
** This is representative pricing for a company purchasing a small number of Processor or Server licenses through Microsoft Volume Licensing.
For licensing advice on configuring products, programs, and pricing options, visit the Microsoft License Advisor.
View the Purchasing Options page to understand your purchase options.
