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SQL Server 2008 Pricing

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 licensing provides the option to purchase SQL Server 2008 under a server operating system license with incremental Client Access Licenses (CALs), or a per-processor license model. To understand how the different license options allow scalability of cost in relation to your usage, please view the SQL Server 2008 Licensing Overview.

The table below provides guidance on estimated retail pricing for U.S. and Canadian editions of SQL Server 2008:

Editions

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Processor Pricing

Server Plus CAL Pricing

Enterprise Edition

A comprehensive data management and business intelligence platform providing enterprise class scalability, high availability, and security for running business-critical applications

Microsoft Store
Volume Licensing
Retail, VL, OEM, ISVR, SPLA

Retail*
  $24,999
 Example**
  $23,911

Retail*
$13,969 with 25 CALs
Example**
$8,487 $162 per additional CAL

Standard Edition

A complete data management and business intelligence platform providing best-in-class ease of use and manageability for running departmental applications

Microsoft Store
Volume Licensing
Retail, VL, OEM, ISVR, SPLA

Retail*
  $5,999
 Example**
  $$5,737

Retail*
$1,849 with 5 CALs
Example**
$885 server, $162 per additional CAL

Workgroup Edition

A reliable data management and reporting platform providing secure, remote synchronization, and management capabilities for running branch applications

Microsoft Store
Volume Licensing
Retail, VL, OEM, ISVR, SPLA

Retail*
  $3,899
 Example**
  $3,700

Retail*
$739 with 5 CALs
Example**
$730 per server $146 per additional CAL

Developer Edition

May be installed and used by one user to design, develop, test, and demonstrate your programs on as many systems as needed

Microsoft Store
Volume Licensing
Retail, VL, OEM, MSDN

Retail*
  $50

Not applicable

Web Edition

A low-TCO, scalable, and manageable database option for web hosters and end customers looking to deploy publicly facing web applications and services

Volume Licensing
SPLA, VL

$15 per proc
  per month (SPLA)
 Example**
$3,500

Not applicable

Express Edition

A free edition of SQL Server ideal for learning and building desktop and small server applications and for redistribution by ISVs

Download Now
Register for Redistribution Rights
Available via web

Not applicable

Not applicable

Compact Edition

A free, SQL Server embedded database ideal for building stand-alone and occasionally connected applications for mobile devices, desktops, and web clients

Download Now
Register for Redistribution Rights
Available via web

Not applicable

Not applicable

Evaluation Edition

This edition may be installed for demonstration and evaluation purposes until an expiration period of 180 days.

Download Now
Available via web

Not applicable

Not applicable

*All prices reflect pricing for purchases within the United States and are in U.S. dollars. The prices listed are estimated retail prices; reseller pricing may vary.

**This is representative pricing for a company purchasing a small number of Processor or Server licenses through Microsoft Volume Licensing. 

 

*Prices on this page are stated in U.S. dollars and reflect pricing for purchases within the United States and Canada. The prices listed are estimated prices; reseller pricing may vary. To find the Microsoft website for your country/region, visit the Worldwide sites page.

For More Information

Get the most cost-effective solution for your organization. Find additional information on licensing SQL Server 2008:

For licensing advice on configuring products, programs, and pricing options, visit the Microsoft Product Licensing Advisor.

Questions?

  • In the U.S., call (800) 426-9400 to speak to a Microsoft representative.

  • In Canada, call (877) 568-2495.

 
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