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Shiraz Bhaiji
Asked: 2009-12-13 09:36:37 +0800 CST

What is the difference between SQL Server standard and web edition?

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Is there any technical difference between these 2 editions or is it just how they are licenced?

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3 Answers

  1. Since newer version(s) of SQL Server have been released, the feature comparison is tucked away in MSDN:

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  2. Best Answer

    Here you can find a comprehensive comparison :

    http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc645993%28SQL.105%29.aspx

    Please note: the Web edition does come with SQL Profiler and management studio

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  3. They're close, but not quite the same. The primary difference is the licensing (as you mention). The other differences are around mirroring (web can only serve as a witness), publishing (web can only subscribe), and performance (web does not come with SQL Profiler).

    There are more differences when you get out of the SQL Engine and into SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS.

    Full comparison of all editions here

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