Microsoft SQL Server Editions

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Editions

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 offers a range of trusted database system solutions with performance and scalability to help meet the needs of today’s businesses at a low total cost-of-ownership.

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SQL Server 2008 R2 Editions Overview
Identify the edition of SQL Server 2008 R2 that is right for your business by comparing key capabilities side-by-side.

Premium Editions

Two new premium editions of SQL Server 2008 R2 enable massive scale while delivering unprecedented value. Furthermore, companies are not charged per core for multicore processors with SQL Server 2008 R2, so customers gain value as hardware improves.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Parallel Data Warehouse

Parallel Data Warehouse
Accelerate processing and overcome the limitations of conventional storage by using massively parallel processing (MPP) in SQL Server 2008 R2 Parallel Data Warehouse, a new premium edition.Learn more

SQL Server 2008 R2 Datacenter

Datacenter
Reach the highest levels of scalability for mission-critical applications by using SQL Server 2008 R2 Datacenter, which is designed to ease manageability issues in large-scale data centers.Learn more

Core Editions

The Enterprise and Standard editions of SQL Server 2008 R2 include the highly secure, highly available online transaction-processing and business intelligence (BI) capabilities that customers have come to expect from SQL Server.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise

Enterprise
Achieve the highest reliability for the most demanding workloads by using SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise. Take advantage of comprehensive data management software coupled with end-to-end BI solutions that are designed for large organizations.Learn more

SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard

Standard
Gain a reliable, complete data management and BI platform with SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard, which is intended for small to midsize organizations or departments with limited IT resources.Learn more

Other Editions

Benefit from one or more of a range of editions built for specific needs, from innovative web applications and cloud-based services to packaged software and hobbyist projects.


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SQL Azure

Best fit:
Build and extend SQL Server–based applications and databases in the cloud by using Microsoft SQL Azure.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Web

Best fit:
Gain a secure, cost-effective, and highly scalable data platform for public websites and applications with SQL Server 2008 R2 Web.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Workgroup

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Run branch applications on SQL Server 2008 R2 Workgroup, a cost-effective data platform with secure, remote synchronization and management capabilities.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Developer

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Enable developers to cost-effectively build, test, and demo all types of applications for SQL Server by using SQL Server 2008 R2 Developer.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Compact

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Build stand-alone and occasionally connected applications for mobile devices, desktops, and web clients by using in SQL Server 2008 R2 Compact.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Express

Best fit:
Create lightweight web and small server applications with SQL Server 2008 R2 Express, a free edition of SQL Server 2008 R2.

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