SQL Server 2008 R2 new enhancements

SQL Server 2008 R2 meets the large-scale requirements with first-hand enhancements such as two new premium editions and comprehensive additions to existing server editions. The new additions to server and specialized editions of SQL Server 2008 R2 can accommodate the requirement from the lowest level to the highest level of Enterprise needs by offering manageability and straightforward monitoring capabilities.

The installation requirements vary based on the application requirements, and the different editions of SQL Server 2008 R2 which support different features independent to other editions. They offer rich functionality to support mission-critical transactional (OLTP) and Business Intelligence (OLAP) analytical workloads that can be synchronized to access from any type of device. The newest service provision in SQL Server 2008 R2 is SQL Azure, which is a cloud-based relational database service built on SQL Server technologies.

To develop a data management solution to offer performance, scalability, and availability, the selection of SQL Server edition is essential. Though SQL Server 2008 R2 is classified as a marginal change to SQL Server 2008 version, the new editions meet the needs of large-scale data centers and data warehouse deployment. The existing core server edition is coupled with robust and enhanced offerings to enable the highest service levels for mission-critical data loads and provide optimized results. SQL Server editions are classified into three categories: Other, Core, and Premium editions.