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SQL Server 2008 delivers on Microsoft's Data Platform vision by helping your organization manage any data, any place, any time. Store data from structured, semi-structured, and unstructured documents, such as images and rich media, directly within the database. SQL Server 2008 delivers a rich set of integrated services that enable you to do more with your data such as query, search, synchronize, report, and analyze.
SQL Server 2008 provides the highest levels of security, reliability, and scalability for your business-critical applications. To take advantage of new opportunities in today's fast-moving business world, companies need the ability to create and deploy data-driven solutions quickly. SQL Server 2008 reduces time and cost of management and development of applications.
Access data from across your enterprise and provide control over your data no matter where it's stored -- from the largest servers within the data center to desktops to mobile devices. SQL Server 2008 provides a comprehensive platform that delivers intelligence where your users want it. Information workers can access data directly using the tools they use every day, such as the 2007 Microsoft Office system.
SQL Server Standard -- Complete Data Platform for Small-to-Medium Businesses
SQL Server Standard is a complete data management and business intelligence platform, providing best-in-class ease of use and manageability for running departmental applications.
- Ease of Use -- Reduce operational and development overhead with an easy-to-use database platform for small- to medium-scale database solutions.
- Manageability -- Manage departmental applications effectively with intuitive management tools and automated administration.
- Reporting and Analytics -- Gain insights and enhance decision-making through built-in analysis and reporting technologies.
Key Usage Scenarios
- Departmental applications requiring best-in-class manageability and ease of use
- Small to medium scale online transaction processing (OLTP) applications
- Decision Support Systems requiring basic reporting and analytics
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