SQL Server is a comprehensive, integrated, end-to-end data solution that empowers users across your organization by providing a more secure, reliable, and productive platform for enterprise data and BI applications. SQL Server 2005 delivers powerful, familiar tools to IT professionals as well as to information workers, reducing the complexity of creating, deploying, managing, and using enterprise data and analytical applications on platforms ranging from mobile devices to enterprise data systems. Through a comprehensive feature set, interoperability with existing systems, and automation of routine tasks, SQL Server 2005 provides a complete data solution for enterprises of all sizes.

Standard Edition is the data management and analysis platform for small and medium-sized organizations. It includes the essential functionality needed for e-commerce, data warehousing, and line-of-business solutions. Standard Edition's integrated business intelligence and high-availability features provide organizations with the essential capabilities needed to support their operations.

MICROSOFT OPEN LICENCE BUSINESSMicrosoft Open Licence is a software volume licencing program designed for corporate, government, charity, and academic customers who order as few as five licences. After the initial order, customers can benefit from volume pricing for all licences for the remainder of the term of their Open Licence authorization number.

Open Licence Business offers savings on estimated retail prices by placing an initial order for five or more licences or one server processor licence. With Open Licence Business, customers can combine any set of Microsoft products to qualify for the five-licence minimum.

• Product Description - Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition - licence
• Category - Business applications
• Subcategory - Business - databases / database tools
• License Type - Licence
• License Qty - 1 server
• License Pricing - Volume
• Licensing Program - Microsoft Open Business
• Language(s) - Single Language
• Platform - Windows
• OS Required - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP4 or later, Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition SP1, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard SP1 or later, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 SP1 or later, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter SP1 or later