SQL Server 2012 Versions



Version

Summary

Datacenter Edition

Built on SQL Server 2012 Enterprise Edition, This version delivers a very highperforming data system that offers the highest levels of scalability for large deployments, virtualization and consolidation, and managing an Enterprise’s database infrastructure, helping companies to scale their mission-critical environment without too much cost.

Enterprise Edition

SQL Server 2012 Enterprise offers a all-inclusive data platform that delivers built-in security, high availability via AlwaysOn availability groups, and scalability, united with robust business intelligence contributions, allowing to enable the highest SLA for mission-critical Apps.

Standard Edition

SQL Server 2012 Standard provides a complete data-management and BI platform for SMB small businesses to run their apps while requiring minimal IT aassistance.

SQL Server Standard for SMB small business edition includes all of the official components and features of SQL Server Standard but onlyallowed in a SMB small business environment of 75 or less systems.