[dba-SQLServer] What SQL To Use

Hi Rocky,

There are only rare occasions that you really need the paid for version of
SQL Server.

I would be 99.99% sure you can use the free version.

One thing that the free version is missing is the some of the administration
tools for schedule jobs and other things.  However, the wonderful world of
opensource provides those tools FOC also.

I can think of no reason to use the paid for version at all.  Even when you
have very large db's there are plenty of options to still use the free
version.

Use Express and spend the money saved on handbags and Italian shoes for
ladies.  It will bring you much more happiness than spending it on SQL
Server.

Happy new year to you and your family

Mark




On 30 December 2010 17:26, Rocky Smolin <rockysmolin at bchacc.com> wrote:

> Dear List:
>
> A client is upgrading his server.  Currently he is using SQL Server Small
> Business 2003.  He is looking at an upgrade to SQL Server Small Business
> 2008 but is also looking at a hefty license fee.
>
> He wants to know if SQL Server Express will do the job or if he'll have to
> upgrade to SQL Server Small Business 2008.
>
> This is a law firm with a max of 20 users - typical on-line is 13.
>
> I'm not SQL savvy.  Does anyone know?
>
> MTIA
>
> Rocky Smolin
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