SQL Server 2005 Developer vs Enterprise

[skitterpatch]

In order to install SQL Server 2005 Development edition, Do I need to install Enterprise version first. Is development edition a full blown version...Would I please get an explenation. Thanks

James

 

[gmmastros]

In order to install SQL Server 2005 Development edition, Do I need to install Enterprise version first.

No. You can have both installed on the same computer simultaneously (using named instances), or seperately. There are operating system limitations.

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143506.aspx

Is development edition a full blown version...Would I please get an explenation.

Almost. The biggest difference is in the licensing. The development version is not licensed for production.

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/default.mspx#EXF

Note: The retail price for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition is $49.95. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition may be installed and used by one user to design, develop, test and demonstrate your programs.

Further Reading:

faq962-4344 (sql 2000)

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/prodinfo/features/compare-features.mspx

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