SQL Server Versions and Editions
There are currently three versions of SQL Server at play in the real world with one currently in development at the moment.
Status Version Released Date Mainstream
Support
Retired Date Current SQL Server 2008 6th August 2008 14th January 2014 Incumbent SQL Server 2005 7th November 2005 12th April 2011 Extended Support SQL Server 2000 30th November 2000 8th April 2008 Future SQL Server 2010 H1 2010
SQL Server 2008 Editions
- SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition
- SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition
- SQL Server 2008 Developer Edition
- SQL Server 2008 Workgroup Edition
- SQL Server 2008 Web Edition
- SQL Server 2008 Express Edition
- SQL Server 2008 Express Edition With Tools
- SQL Server 2008 Express Edition with Advanced Services
- SQL Server 2008 Compact Edition
Technically the next version should be released in 2010 called naturally SQL Server 2010. However we have spotted some information on the internet indicating it'll be the following year, 2011. Whether it's SQL Server 2010 or SQL Server 2011 or maybe SQL Server 2012, we'll be on it.