Updated: July 9, 2020 (November 3, 2008)

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SQL Server 2008 Editions at a Glance

This chart shows core business intelligence features of SQL Server 2008 Express, Workgroup, Standard, and Enterprise Editions, as well as a new Web Edition that will benefit data-driven Internet sites. Prices are U.S. Open Business, the highest price a customer would typically pay in volume licensing.

  Express Web Workgroup Standard Enterprise
Maximum Processors/RAM/DB capacity One processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB database Four processors, unlimited RAM, database Two processors, 4GB RAM, unlimited database Four processors, unlimited RAM, database Unlimited processors, RAM, database, partitioning
Integration Services None Import/Export Import/Export Core ETL capabilities, limited data transformations Includes all data transformations
Analysis Services None None None Core Analysis Services features Core Analysis Services features, proactive caching, partitioned cubes

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