SQL Server 2005 Enterprise edition is now available for download for MSDN Universal subscribers
More details on SQL Server 2005 Features Comparison
The following table outlines the pricing and benefits for each edition of the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 product line.
Pricing & licensing of Microsoft SQL Server 2005
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Express |
Free |
Fastest way to learn, build and deploy simple data-driven applications. |
1 CPU
1-GB RAM
4-GB DB size |
4-GB DB size
Simple Reporting
Replication & SSB Client |
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Workgroup |
$3,900 per processor
$739 (server + 5 users) |
Most affordable and easiest to use database solution for smaller departments and growing businesses. |
1-2 CPUs
3-GB RAM |
Management Studio
Import/Export
Limited Replication Publishing
Clustering
Back-up Log Shipping |
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Standard |
$6,000 per processor
$2,799 (server + 10 users) |
Complete data management and analysis platform for medium businesses and larger departments. |
1-4 CPUs
Unlimited RAM |
Database Mirroring
Basic ETL
Standard OLAP Server with Analysis Services
Standard Reporting with Reporting Services
Data Mining
Full Replication & SSB Publishing
Available in native 32- and 64-bit editions
Supports Itanium2 and x64 |
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Enterprise |
$25,000 per processor
$13,500 (server + 25 users) |
Fully integrated data management and analysis platform for business-critical enterprise applications. |
Unlimited Scale & Partitioning |
Advanced database mirroring, Complete online & parallel operations, and database snapshot.
Advanced analysis tools including full OLAP & Data Mining.
Advanced reporting with customized, high scale, and ad hoc reporting.
Advanced ETL with complex data routing and transformation capabilities.
Available in native 32 and 64 bit editions.
Supports Itanium2 and x64 |