Workgroup Edition

Cost-effective, secure, and reliable database

Gain data encryption and database-auditing capabilities within existing applications. Rely on query governor and data compression, and provide scalable, more reliable solutions for enterprise systems. Benefit from integrated storage with FILESTREAM.

Managing growing data

Easily manage data growth by using policy-based management. Seamlessly manage upgrades and provide strong compatibility with existing applications as the organization scales up.

Powerful application development tools

Take advantage of easy-to-use application development tools, such as Microsoft ADO.NET support for LINQ and ADO.NET Entity Data Services. Support occasionally connected systems with ADO.NET Sync Services and synchronous, net-change tracking.

Spatial data support

Benefit from integration with spatial support that enables organizations to seamlessly consume, use, and extend location-based data through spatial-enabled applications.

Create reports quickly

Create and customize reports and share them across the organization. Generate and send business intelligence reports directly to stakeholders so that they can make well-informed decisions quickly.

Benefit from integration with Microsoft Office

Enable users throughout the organization to receive and view customized reports by taking advantage of the full integration with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft SharePoint Server.