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TIP T100 –Different types of SQL Server
Cisco TMS Versions
All
Microsoft has produced many versions of their SQL Server. The ones most significant in regards to
Cisco TMS have been:
SQL Server v7 – Introduced 1998 – Full featured version. Replaced by SQL Server 2000
MSDE – Microsoft Database Engine – Same Engine as SQL v7 – Freely distributable version
intended for software integrators. Replaced by MSDE 2000
SQL Server 2000 – Introduced 2000 – Full featured version. Replaced by SQL Server 2005
MSDE 2000 –MSDE product based on the SQL 2000 Engine - Freely distributable version intended
for software integrators. Replaced by SQL Server 2005 Express
SQL Server 2005 – Introduced 2005 – Full featured version.
SQL Server 2005 Express – Freely distributable version based on the SQL 2005 Engine
SQL Server 2008 – Microsoft's next SQL Server release – slated for 2008 release.
Each fully featured version of SQL was sold in several variants which varied support for amount of
memory, processors, add-on features, etc. Cisco TMS requirements did not require more than the
'Standard' edition for fully featured SQL Servers.
The MSDE and Express variants use the same database engine as their fully featured versions but have
specific performance throttles and features removed. The performance limits may be significant to Cisco
TMS depending on the size and type of Cisco TMS installation. See 'Tip T109 –When do I need a full
version of
SQL?'
for additional information.
Extra reference links
Comparison of SQL Server 2005 Editions
SQL Server 2005 Express Download
Cisco TMS Database Knowledge Tips
SQL Server Versions
SQL v7 – All Versions
MSDE – All Versions
SQL 2000 – All Versions
MSDE 2000 – All Versions
SQL 2005 – All Versions
SQL 2005 Express – All Versions
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