Which SQL to buy

[rakeshsahni]

I have been using the Evaluation Edition for some time and now comes the time to buy.
I really really need guidance on what Edition I should buy as it is very very confusing.
Let me explain what is my situation.

I will have a main server somewhere either in the same building or in another building, we will be using Citrix networking.
I intend to use SQL 2005 as my backend database and Visual Foxpro as my frontend.
There will a maximum of 8 users at any given moment of time.
I really dont need anything fancy from the database other than storing data.
I would appreciate if someone can give me a better solution if any for my choice of the frontend.

 

[mrdenny]

First, SQL 2005 isn't available yet. It won't be for several months. Right now SQL 2000 is the current version.

If you have a max of 8 users, and you will never have more than 2 GB of data, and you don't need more than 1 GB of RAM, and 2 processors then MSDE will work fine for you. And the best part is it's free. If you need upto 2 GB of RAM, or up to 4 processors you'll need standard edition.

I've got a FAQ that may help you faq962-5153.

Denny
MCSA (2003) / MCDBA (SQL 2000)

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