At last, Editions and Pricing for SQL Server 2005 are announced
Now we know for sure what we can buy. Microsoft announced today edition and pricing information for SQL Server 2005:
- Enterprise Edition
- Standard Edition
- Workgroup Edition
- Express Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2005/feb05/02-24ExpandedProductSuitePR.asp
The workgroup edition seems to be the perfect price for the users migrating off Express.
Express Edition is FREE and Enterprise Edition tops out at US$ 24'999 per processor. Can't wait to get my 16-processor box and drop the bill on the boss' table!
Shipping date is still expected US Summer 2005 (or 'when it is ready')