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Choosing the Right Edition for Your Needs

Enterprise

SQL Server 2008 is a comprehensive data platform that meets the high demands of enterprise online transaction processing and data warehousing applications. Learn more

Standard

SQL Server 2008 Standard is a complete data management and business intelligence platform providing best-in-class ease of use and manageability for running departmental applications. Learn more

Specialized Editions

  • Workgroup

    Run branch locations on this reliable data management and reporting platform that provides secure remote synchronization and management capabilities.
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  • Web

    Offer low cost, large scale highly available web applications or hosting solutions to your customers with highly available Internet facing web serving environments.
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  • Compact

    Available as a free download, build stand-alone and occasionally connected applications for mobile devices, desktops, and Web clients on all Microsoft Windows platforms.
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  • Express

    Available as a free download, Express is ideal for learning and building desktop and small server applications and for re-distribution by ISVs.
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For more information, view the SQL Server Product Specifications.

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