Microsoft has redesigned the SQL Server 2008 product family to better
meet the needs of each customer segment with four new editions: Express,
Workgroup, Standard, and Enterprise. As a low-cost mainstream database,
SQL Server 2008 will deliver unprecedented value and functionality
compared with competitive solutions. The four new editions will offer a
range of features, from high availability and robust scalability to
advanced business intelligence tools, designed to empower users across
an organization through a more secure, reliable, and productive data
management platform. Additionally, with the reduced application
downtime, robust scalability and performance, and tight security
controls, SQL Server 2008 represents a dramatic step forward in
supporting the most demanding enterprise systems in the world. Because
SQL Server is part of Windows Server System, customers also receive the
added benefits of reduced total cost of ownership and faster development
time through the increased manageability and integration that result
from the common engineering strategy implemented across Windows Server
System products.
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