SQL Server 2008 R2

SQL Server 2008 R2 delivers several breakthrough capabilities that will enable your organization to scale database operations with confidence, improve IT and developer efficiency, and enable highly scalable and well managed Business Intelligence on a self-service basis for your users.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard database software provides SMEs with a total solution to managing their information assets. Its 'self-service' business information allows staff to conduct custom reporting and develop new solutions, yet it enables the IT team to remain fully in control of the overall IT environment and important data.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise offers additional features such as unlimited virtualisation and mirrored back ups.

For large companies, SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise delivers new business value whilst seamlessly running mission critical applications. The platform provides unlimited virtualisation and sophisticated ways of mining and encrypting data, plus its 'self-service' business information enables staff to conduct custom reporting, analysis and develop new solutions.

'Self service' business information enables firms to report, conduct analysis and create new solutions
BackUp Compression reduces data backups by up to 60%
Application and Multi-Server Management capabilities simplify IT management
SQL Server StreamInsight enables high-scale complex event processing
Seamless integration between desktop-datacentre-cloud
Creates an easy to manage, scalable environment that saves IT time and money

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