SQL Server 2008 Standard is a
complete data management and business intelligence platform, providing
best-in-class ease of use and manageability for running departmental
applications.
Ease of
UseReduce operational and development overhead with an easy-to-use
database platform for small- to medium-scale database solutions.
Manageability Manage departmental
applications effectively with intuitive management tools and automated
administration.
Reporting and Analytics Gain insights and
enhance decision-making through built-in analysis and reporting technologies.
Key Usage
Scenarios
- Departmental applications requiring best-in-class manageability and ease
of use
- Small to medium scale online transaction processing (OLTP)
applications
- Decision Support Systems requiring basic reporting and
analytics
LicensingA
Server License is required for each operating system environment running SQL
Server 2008. A User/Device CAL is required when a user or device is directly or
indirectly accessing SQL Server.
A minimum of 5
CALs is also required.