COMPARE SQL SERVER 2008 WITH ORACLE 11G DATABASE	SQL SERVER	ORACLE
Performance and Scalability Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 is designed to meet industry benchmarks, and scales to meet the most demanding needs of the largest enterprises. Learn more ›
Business Intelligence SQL Server 2008 provides the business intelligence you need, with a scalable platform including data warehousing, analytics, reporting and more—right out of the box to deliver insights where users need it. Learn more ›
Total Cost of Ownership SQL Server 2008 has a simple tiered SKU licensing model helping provide lower TCO over time, while Oracle 11g requires additional licensing costs for a multiple array of options and add-ins, on top of already high maintenance and support costs. Learn more ›
Stronger Partner Ecosystem In addition to the built-in functionality available with SQL Server 2008, a rich Microsoft partner ecosystem helps implement and complement customers’ needs with cost effective and high quality solutions, while Oracle’s partner ecosystem options are more limited. Learn more ›
Better Together with Microsoft Office The seamless interoperability of SQL Server 2008 with Microsoft Office SharePoint® Server and Microsoft Office adds a tremendous productivity gain for your users. Learn more ›
Security Advanced security features, such as encryption, transparent auditing, and centralized key management, are among industry-leading features and included in SQL Server 2008 Enterprise, while Oracle charges extra for security add-ons. Learn more ›

SQL Server 2008 Enterprise provides built in functionality at no extra cost for Business Intelligence, Security, Reporting and Analysis with Microsoft Office, while Oracle charges extra for these add-ins. In addition, SQL Server can provide lower TCO over time and access to a larger number of partners in the ecosystem.