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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition CD/DVD Retail Package

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zdnet.com.au Professional Review.

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 uncovered

by Online Shopper

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SQL Server 2005 has finally hit the market and brought with it significant new features and changes from previous versions. We'll explain the various editions of SQL Server 2005 take a look at the new management console.

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Review summary of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 reviews of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 87/100 and users 76/100. Comparing these reviews to 30532 other Business reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 72/100 = Good.

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Computeract!ve Professional Review.

Review: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express database server

by Alan Stevens

Comments:
A completely free database engine for developers and small businesses

Review Verdict: : Not quite SQL Server, but almost - a step up from MSDE for developers and small businesses alike Supports only one host processor, 1GB of Ram and 4GB databases

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personal computer world Professional Review.

Review: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express database server

by Alan Stevens

Comments:
It's not often Microsoft gives stuff away and there's usually a catch, as with MSDE (Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine), the cut-down...

Review Verdict: : Not quite SQL Server, but almost - a step up from MSDE for developers and small businesses alike Supports only one host processor, 1GB of Ram and 4GB databases

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QuickTake:

Pros: Full implementation of SQL Server 2005 engine with no workload or connection limits ; free database management tools also available ; simple upgrade to full package ;

Cons: Supports only one host processor, 1GB of Ram and 4GB databases ;