ComputerShaman
IS-IT--Management
Hello,
I am setting a new 2K3 Server for the administration department of a small college next week. I received a phone call today informing me that some new software they are implimenting in couple months requires an SQL server to run on.
A quick Google seems to point at 2000 SQL running on a 2K3 Server as a possibility. The Microsoft website is promoting 2005 SQL, and they have an "Express" version that is free.
My question is whether the free version is enough to run a vendor in-house database? If not, should I pursue the 2000 SQL or opt for the new 2005 SQL?
Needless to say I will teaching myself SQL Server over the next few weeks.
Thanks for any tips / advice.
ComputerShaman
I am setting a new 2K3 Server for the administration department of a small college next week. I received a phone call today informing me that some new software they are implimenting in couple months requires an SQL server to run on.
A quick Google seems to point at 2000 SQL running on a 2K3 Server as a possibility. The Microsoft website is promoting 2005 SQL, and they have an "Express" version that is free.
My question is whether the free version is enough to run a vendor in-house database? If not, should I pursue the 2000 SQL or opt for the new 2005 SQL?
Needless to say I will teaching myself SQL Server over the next few weeks.
Thanks for any tips / advice.
ComputerShaman