Let ServerBeach install the new Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database on your Dedicated Hosting server to help you keep your business running smoothly. You get the latest in advanced security measures, solid reliability, and ultimate scalability for your server.

SQL Server 2008 is one of the most powerful and flexible databases on the market, allowing you to organize and manage your data efficiently. Build the next greatest application or store your important data on the new Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database platform. When you need business critical data storage and optimum performance, ServerBeach will get you started.

New SQL 2008 features

SQL Server 2008 offers improved technology to boost your company's productivity including a new resource governor, transparent data encryption, external key management, and backup compression to help your business manage information.

• Resource governor - Define limits and priorities for concurrent workloads and consistent performance.
• Transparent data encryption - Enable encryption of a single database file or an entire database without having to change your application.
• External key management - Support for third-party key management and Hardware Security Mobile (HSM) products.
• Declarative management framework - Manage one or more instances of SQL Server 2008.
• Server group management - Manage server groups from one central location including multiple SQL Server 2008 instances.
• Performance data collection - Get performance data on disk usage, server activity, and query statistics.
• Backup compression* - Create and store backups using compression technology designed to save space and make restoring faster and more efficient.

Advanced security integration

Keeping your data secure is top priority. With Microsoft SQL Server 2008 running on Windows 2008 operation system, your database will be protected in a secure environment designed for maximum uptime. With the addition of several new technologies, your SQL Server 2008 prevents unauthorized connections to your database, enhancements to encryption, security auditing, and policy-based management.

Advanced searching capabilities

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 offers range and fuzzy searches for more advanced searching requirements. Fuzzy search technology retrieves data based on similar spellings when you are searching for things that fall within a range of possibilities. Fuzzy searching identifies similarities in error-prone data resulting in greater search capabilities. Beef up your ecommerce solution or SQL-powered application with the latest in advanced fuzzy search technology.

Available versions

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is available in a variety of versions capable of handling small to large-scale enterprise database requirements. When you order Microsoft SQL Server 2008, ServerBeach will install the Standard or Enterprise version at no additional charge. And you can get Microsoft SQL Server 2008 in either 32-bit or 64-bit versions.

• SQL Express W/Tools - The SQL Server Express database platform is based on SQL Server 2008. It is also a replacement for Microsoft Desktop Engine (MSDE). Integrated with Visual Studio, SQL Server Express makes it easy to develop data-driven applications that are rich in capability, secure in storage, and fast to deploy.
• SQL 2008 Web* - Develop dynamic, database driven websites with the Web version. Ideal for web hosts and websites that demand easier management tools with large-scale capabilities.
• SQL 2008 Workgroup* - Run branch location databases for remote synchronization and advanced reporting.
• SQL 2008 Standard - Provides built-in intelligence capabilities to run departmental applications.
• SQL 2008 Enterprise - Provides unlimited virtualization and the highest levels of security, reliability, and scalability.

Compare Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Editions

EDITION	MAX CPUs	MAX RAM	MAX DB FILE SIZE	PRICE
SQL 2008 Express	1 CPU	1GB	4GB	$0 Single Processor N/A Dual Processor
SQL 2008 Web	4 CPU	Limited by OS	No limit	$25 Single Processor $50 Dual Processor
SQL 2008 Workgroup	2 CPUs	4GB	No limit	$75 Single Processor $125 Dual Processor
SQL 2008 Standard	4 CPUs	Limited by OS	No limit	$275 Single Processor $500 Dual Processor
SQL 2008 Enterprise	Limited by OS	Limited by OS	No limit	$900 Single Processor $1800 Dual Processor

*Please note that SQL 2008 Web and Workgroup editions do not include SQL Server Integration Service (SSIS). As a result, when you create a maintenance plan to backup your database, it will appear as though it is set up properly, but it will not in fact backup the data. This is because both of these SQL editions require SSIS to function. For more details on a solution to this, please visit the Microsoft website.

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