SQL Server 2005 - which edition to choose?

SQL Server 2005 has basically 6 editions -

• Enterprise Edition
• Standard Edition
• Workgroup Edition
• Developer Edition
• Compact Edition
• Express Edition

SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition and Evaluation Edition have the same feature set as the Enterprise Edition; the only difference between these editions is the licensing policies.

Did you know the Compact Edition is the smallest among all the editions & it is free like the Express Edition?

Developers can take informed decisions on the optimal edition to choose for a specific requirement by understanding the features and limitations of each.

Microsoft E-Learning is running a free Clinic - "Understanding the Differences Between Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard and Enterprise Editions" that exhaustively covers features in the Enterprise Edition.