ServerBeach provides Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express on all new Windows servers free of charge. This is Microsoft's replacement for the older MSDE (Microsoft SQL Desktop Engine) product that used to be on our Windows servers. This lightweight database can handle small databases and is a great starting point for entry-level database requirements. If you need a more robust solution, we also offer Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Workgroup and Standard editions to scale with your needs.
Compare Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Editions
| EDITION | MAX CPUs | MAX RAM | MAX DB FILE SIZE |
| SQL 2005 Express | 1 CPU | 1GB | 4GB |
| SQL 2005 Workgroup | 2 CPUs | 3GB | No limit |
| SQL 2005 Standard | 4 CPUs | Limited by OS | No limit |
| SQL 2005 Enterprise | Limited by OS | Limited by OS | No limit |
