| Edition | Pricing | Benefit | Size | Key Features | OS requirement |
| Express Edition | Free | Fastest way to learn, build, and deploy simple data-driven
applications. Local connection only |
1 CPU Up to 1GB RAM 4GB Database |
4 GB database size Simple Reporting Replication and SSB Client |
Windows Server 2003 Web Edition and Standard Edition |
| Workgroup Edition | $79 setup, $79 monthly |
Most affordable and easiest-to-use database solution for smaller
departments and growing businesses. Local & Remote connection (port 1433) |
1 or 2 CPUs 3GB RAM |
Management Studio Import/Export Limited Replication Publishing Clustering Back-up Log Shipping |
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition |
| Standard Edition | Call | Complete data management and analysis platform for medium
businesses and larger departments. Local & Remote connection (port 1433) |
1 to 4 CPUs Unlimited RAM |
Database Mirroring Basic ETL Standard OLAP Server with Analysis Data Mning Full Replication and SSB Publishing |
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition |
| Enterprise Edition | Call | Fully integrated data management and analysis platform for
business-critical enterprise applications. Local & Remote connection (port 1433) |
Unlimited Scale and Partitioning | Advanced database mirroring, complete online and parallel
operations, and database snapshot Advanced anaylsis tools including full OLAP and data mining Advanced reporting with customized, high-scale, and ad hoc reporting Advanced ETL with complex data routing and transformation capabilities |
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition |