SQL Server 2008 Value Calculator

Yes, you have data management options.

Considering a better data management solution? Consider SQL Server 2008 Enterprise to efficiently manage your business-critical applications. And with Oracle raising their prices, you can still get a solution based on SQL Server for around a third of their cost.* Do the math on SQL Server value and you’ll see the efficiencies add up.

*1/3 cost price comparison: Based on licensing of a server with two 4 core processors running Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Enterprise edition, compared to Oracle 11g Enterprise Edition with Diagnostic pack and Tuning pack, and the following options: Partitioning, Advanced Compression, OLAP and Data Mining. Does not include the underlying operating systems or support costs. Based on Microsoft estimated retail price and published Oracle prices available at http://www.oracle.com/corporate/pricing/technology-price-list.pdf as of July 1, 2009. Actual reseller prices may vary.

Estimated savings shown on this page based on field and customer data and industry trends. Please see full calculator at link above for a more detailed assessment. The results generated by this tool are illustrative and only intended for your internal use for purposes of providing a framework for discussions regarding potential costs and benefits of deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2008. Prices may vary by reseller and channel. The results may not be accurate or appropriate for your needs and should not be relied upon as your sole reference. Contact an authorized Microsoft Sales Representative for complete information. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. ABOUT THIS TOOL, INFORMATION OR MATERIALS PROVIDED WITH THIS TOOL, OR RESULTS GENERAED BY THIS TOOL.