Microsoft is readying a free version of SQL Server and low-cost versions of developer tools for enthusiasts and non-professional users.

In conjunction with the release of SQL Server 2016, Microsoft has announced that the Developer Edition of SQL Server will be free.

With the Developer Edition of SQL Server 2005, Microsoft allows customers and developers to run copies of SQL Server for development purposes without incurring a license fee.

Standard edition of SQL Server 2016 only supports standard algorithms and data mining tools (Wizards, Editors, Query Builders) compared to SQL Server Enterprise edition, which provides a wide range of ...

Microsoft is changing the pricing and SKUs for the upcoming version of SQL Server, its flagship database. The changes include deletion of some old editions, and a new way of counting compute power. In ...

Microsoft is adding a brand-new business-intelligence SKU and core-based licensing to its coming SQL Server 2012 database offering due next year.

Microsoft made available SQL Server 2005 Beta 2 to about 500,000 developers and users through its Microsoft Developer Network Web site, a company spokeswoman said.

Microsoft is readying a free version of SQL Server and low-cost versions of developer tools for enthusiasts and non-professional users. The company announced that later this week it will post beta ...