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Note: The retail price for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition is $49.95. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition may be installed and used by one user to design, develop, test, and demonstrate your programs.
| SQL Server 2005 Pricing Comparison: Retail versus Example Pricing | ||||
| Processor License | Server plus User/Device CALs | |||
| Retail Pricing* | Example Pricing** | Retail Pricing* | Example Pricing** | |
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Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
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|
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
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$3,899 |
$3,700 |
$739 with five Workgroup CALs |
$730 with five group Workgroup CALs |
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$5,999 |
$5,737 |
$1,849 with five CALs |
$885 per server |
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$24,999 |
$23,911 |
$13,969 with 25 CALs |
$8,487 per server |