Product Information

The advanced technologies in SQL Server 2005 help to reduce your total cost of ownership (TCO) and drive efficiency to your organization though enterprise data management and business intelligence. Review the following product information resources about SQL Server 2005; these include an in-depth look at features, case studies, and more.

•	Overview Get a high-level overview of SQL Server 2005 and learn how it was engineered for enterprise data management for organizations of any size.

•	What Is SQL Server 2005? Looking for a quick description of SQL Server 2005? This page provides a brief overview of SQL Server and presents core solution scenarios addressed by this version.

•	Features Compare the different editions of SQL Server 2005 and learn more about the business-critical features included with Enterprise Edition.

•	Demos Take an in-depth look at some of the core features and functionality in SQL Server 2005.

•	Comparing Databases See how SQL Server performs in head-to-head comparisons, and learn why it is your best choice on the market today.

•	System Requirements Review the core system requirements to run SQL Server 2005 in your infrastructure. This page provides details arranged by SQL Server edition.

•	News and Reviews Find links to the latest news and reviews from external news sources as well as links to Microsoft press announcements related to SQL Server.

•	Case Studies See how organizations are deploying SQL Server in real-world situations.

Additional Resources

•	SQL Server Previous Versions Looking for content covering SQL Server 2000? Find an overview on SQL Server 2000 on this page. We also recommend that you explore TechNet for more information.

•	SQL Server 2005 Product Datasheet Your company generates data every day. Find out how SQL Server 2005 can harness that data by reviewing this datasheet.

•	SQL Server 2005 Product Guide This product guide to SQL Server 2005 highlights the most important aspects of the new software and helps you assess the scope and functionality of the SQL Server 2005 data management and analysis platform.

•	SQL Server Benchmarks Read about record-breaking performance results for SQL Server 2000. Benchmark records include Transaction Processing Performance Council (TPC), SAP R/3 Sales and Distribution, SAP Retail, and PeopleSoft HRMS.

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