With the release of SQL Server 2005, Microsoft has introduced the Express edition and the Workgroup edition to better meet the needs of each customer. The new line of SQL Server 2005 editions includes Express, Workgroup, Standard, and Enterprise Edition. The four new editions will offer a range of features including high availability, scalability, and business intelligence tools. The following table lists the various features in each edition:
| Express | Workgroup | Standard | Enterprise | |
| Number of CPUs | 1 | 2 | 4 | No Limit |
| RAM | 1 GB | 3 GB | No Limit | No Limit |
| Database Size | 4 GB | No Limit | No Limit | No Limit |
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