SQL Server 2008 delivers on
Microsoft’s Data Platform vision by helping your organization manage any data,
any place, any time. It enables you to store data from structured,
semi-structured, and unstructured documents, such as images and music, directly
within the database. SQL Server 2008 delivers a rich set of integrated services
that enable you to do more with your data such as query, search, synchronize,
report, and analyze. Your data can be stored and accessed in your largest
servers within the data center all the way down to desktops and mobile devices,
enabling you to have control over your data no matter where it is
stored.
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. This edition comes
with 10 CALs
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