SQL Server is a comprehensive, integrated end-to-end data solution that empowers users across your organization by providing them with a secure, reliable, and productive platform for enterprise data and business intelligence (BI) applications. SQL Server 2005 delivers powerful, familiar tools to Information Technology professionals as well as to information workers, reducing the complexity of creating, deploying, managing, and using enterprise data and analytical applications on platforms ranging from mobile devices to enterprise data systems. Through a comprehensive feature set, interoperability with existing systems, and automation of routine tasks, SQL Server 2005 provides a complete data solution for enterprises of all sizes. Features & Benefits Enterprise Data Management: - Manageability - Availability - Scalability - Security Complete data management and analysis platform for medium businesses and larger departments SQL Server Management Studio Database Mirroring Proactive Performance Monitoring and Performance Tuning SQL Management Objects Database Mirroring Failover Clustering Database Snapshots Dedicated Administrator Connection Online Operations (index operations and restore) Replication Table and Index Partitioning Snapshot Isolation Authorization Authentication Native Encryption Expanded Language Support CLR/.NET Framework integration Transact-SQL enhancements Visual Studio Integration Cross Tier and Cross Language Debugging Improved Data Access and Web Services ADO.NET 2.0/ADOMD.NET Query notification<p>Processor: 500 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor (1 gigahertz or higher recommended) Operating Systems: Windows XP Professional* Windows XP Media Edition* Windows XP Tablet Edition* Windows 2000 Professional** Hard Disk Space***: 350 MB of available hard disk space for full installation 390 MB for sample databases Memory****: 512 MB (1 GB or more recommended; maximum 3 GB) Optical Drive: CD ROM drive Display: VGA or higher resolution monitor Others: Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later *Requires Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later to be applied. **Requires Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or later to be applied. ***Hard disk requirements vary based on your system configuration and the applications and features you choose to install. ****Additional memory may be required, depending on operating system requirements.