[dba-SQLServer] What SQL To Use

There is a limit on the size of a given db in the express version. I don't
rember exactly what it is, but I think it's 2GB.  That may be enough for
your small firm.

Arthur

On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 11:06 AM, Rocky Smolin <rockysmolin at bchacc.com>wrote:

> Thanks for the reply Mark.  Best to you and the fam for the coming year.
>
> Rocky
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:dba-sqlserver-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Mark
> Breen
> Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 3:33 AM
> To: Discussion concerning MS SQL Server
> Subject: Re: [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
> > Beach Access Software
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> >
> >
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