What do you need to do? | Choose the right SQL Server edition
Compare editions and pricing to find the right version of SQL Server 2005 ranging from free editions to high-end enterprise-sized editions.
|  | Understand the licensing options Depending on how you’re planning to use SQL Server 2005, choose from per processor, or per server plus end user client access licenses (CALs).
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