SQL Server 2008 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

Licensing
A Server License is required for each operating system environment running SQL Server 2008. A User/Device CAL is required when a user or device is directly or indirectly accessing SQL Server. A minimum of 5 CALs is also required.