What are the different SQL Server editions?

What are the different SQL Server editions? There are five editions of SQL Server: Standard, Web, Enterprise, Developer, and Express.

There are five editions of SQL Server: Standard, Web, Enterprise, Developer, and Express.

What is the difference between SQL Server Standard Edition and Enterprise Edition?

Like the Standard edition, Enterprise includes basic auditing, contained databases, encryption and backups, and user-defined roles. It surpasses the Standard edition with its inclusion of fine grained auditing, transparent database encryption, and extensible key management.

Which edition of SQL Server should I use?

You should consider SQL Server 2022 if…

Odds are, if you’re going to a brand-spankin’-new version in the year it releases, it’s because you desperately need the new features. Well, those are the least-tested, and they’re the ones getting the most urgent fixes – thus the need for frequent patching.

Is Microsoft SQL Server management Studio free?

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is a free Windows application to configure, manage, and administer Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL).

What are the different SQL Server editions? – Related Questions

Do I need a license for SQL Server Management Studio?

It does need a license

SQL Server Management Studio is marked as ‘additional software’ for a licensed SQL Server. So you are allowed to install and use SQL Server Management Studio at ‘any device’ as long as it is used to manage a licensed SQL Server (Enterprise or Standard edition).