Data solutions
Microsoft SQL Server editions
| Edition | Licensing options |
Description |
|---|---|---|
| Express | Free | Ideal for lightweight web and small server applications, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express is a free edition of SQL Server. |
| Compact | Free | A free edition of SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Compact is an embedded database that’s ideal for stand-alone and occasionally connected applications for mobile devices, desktops, and web clients. |
| Workgroup | Per processor or server/CAL |
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Workgroup delivers cost-effective database performance with secure, remote synchronization and management capabilities for running branch applications. |
| Web | Per processor | SQL Server 2008 R2 Web delivers a secure, cost-effective, and highly scalable data platform for public websites and applications. |
| Standard | Per processor or server/CAL |
Intended for small to mid-size organizations or departments with limited IT resources, SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard delivers a complete data management and business intelligence platform for predictable performance. |
| Enterprise | Per processor or server/CAL |
Designed for large organizations, SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise delivers the highest service levels for mission-critical workloads on a comprehensive data platform coupled with end-to-end business intelligence solutions. |
| Datacenter | Per processor | Built on the Enterprise edition, SQL Server 2008 R2 Datacenter is designed for large-scale data centers that need the highest levels of scalability for mission-critical applications on a high-performance data platform. |
| SQL Azure | Dependant on usage | Microsoft’s cloud-based database. |