Updated: July 9, 2020 (December 26, 2005)

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SQL Server 2005 Editions at a Glance

Chart maps key SQL Server 2005 database features to SQL Server 2005 Express, Workgroup, Standard, and Enterprise Editions.

  Express Workgroup Standard Enterprise
Maximum system capacity 1 processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB database 2 processors, 3GB RAM, unlimited database 4 processors, unlimited RAM, database Unlimited processors, RAM, database, partitioning
Management tools Management Studio Express (available 2006) Management Studio Management Studio Management Studio
Developer tools and features CLR and .NET integration, user-defined data types, native XML support CLR and .NET integration, user-defined data types, native XML support CLR and .NET integration, user-defined data types, native XML support, direct Web services access CLR and .NET integration, user-defined data types, native XML support, direct Web services access
High-availability enhancements Hot-add memory

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