SQL Server 2000 Trial Software (Release A)
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Download or order the SQL Server 2000 120-day trial software, also referred to as SQL Server 2000 Evaluation Edition. Industry-leading business intelligence tools, rich support for Extensible Markup Language (XML), enhanced tools for system management and tuning, and exceptional scalability and reliability make SQL Server 2000 the best choice for the agile enterprise.
Note: SQL Server 2000 Evaluation Edition Release A contains an update that protects against the Slammer worm. Customers and partners should only use SQL Server 2000 Evaluation Edition Release A.
To try out SQL Server:
| • | Register and download the SQL Server trial software. |
| • | Order the SQL Server Evaluation Kit, which includes the trial software for SQL Server 2000 on CD, demos, and more. The evaluation kit is available in English for $9.65 US plus shipping and handling. Orders placed from outside the United States might be subject to additional import duties and taxes. |
Note: After installing the Evaluation Edition, you should download and install SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 3a (SP3a).
Operating System Requirements
The SQL Server 2000 trial software requires one of the following operating systems:
| • | Windows Server 2003* |
| • | Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later |
| • | Microsoft Windows NT® Server 4.0 with Service Pack 5 (SP5) |
| • | Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
| • | Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition |
| • | Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional |
* Requires SQL Server 2000 SP3a to be applied.
If you do not already have one of the required operating systems or need a service pack, visit the following pages on the Microsoft Web site:
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See the Systems Requirements page to learn more about what you need to run SQL Server 2000.
