SQL Server Editions

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Most of time we have a question about difference between the SQL server editions, Lot of detailed stuff available over the internet but here sharing with you the brief information about the each SQL server editions so that we can understand easily about all the editions.

SQL server 2008 is available in the following editions

Enterprise:

Designed for largest organizations and those needing to leverage the full power of SQL server 2008 platform. Learn More

Standard:

Designed for small and midsized organizations that do not need all the capability available in SQL Server 2008 Enterprise. Learn More

Workgroup:

Suitable for small departmental project with a limited set of features.
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Express:

A freely re-distribution version of SQL server that is ideal for learning and building desktop and small server applications with small number of users. Learn More

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Compact:

Designed for emended Databases. Learn More

Developer:

Designed for use by developer in creating SQL server applications. SQL Server 2008 Developer editions has all the features and capability as SQL server 2008 Enterprise, except that is not allowed to be used in production environment. Learn More

After that want to share with you all the Compare Edition Features