Purchase SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition through the Microsoft Product Information Center—order now.
The following four tasks walk you through choosing and obtaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition:
| • | Determine which edition of SQL Server 2005 is right for you. To learn more about the features in each edition, visit the SQL Server 2005 Features Comparison page. |
| • | Understand the licensing requirements. To learn more about licensing guidelines, visit the How to Buy page. |
| • | Download the trial software. When you are ready to see how the server works for your organization, download the SQL Server Trial Software. |
| • | Connect with a partner. To get more help or information on SQL Server 2005, visit the Partners page. |
To learn more about SQL Server 2005, review the following links:
| • | Top 30 Features of SQL Server 2005 |
| • | View the SQL Server Overview Demo |