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What, Exactly, Makes “Enterprise” Software?

by Ben Taylor

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What, Exactly, Makes "Enterprise" Software?
The next version of SQL Server takes more steps toward supporting enterprise-class installations and BI solutions. Great!

What is "enterprise" – what does that mean? I’m curious because since even the 7.0 days, and certainly 2000 and beyond, I’ve seen huge installations of SQL Server – and I know our teams at SQL on Call have worked with large installations and I’m sure you know of them as well. Is it size? Complexity? Type of application?

What exactly is this "Enterprise" thing that is being chased? If someone talks to you about SQL Server being Enterprise-ready… what does that mean to you?

Drop me a note, let me know…

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Author: Ben TaylorBen is a Relational Database veteran starting in the early eighties on DEC Vax database systems such as Bloom and Harvest. He has specialized in SQL engines for more than two decades, with a primary focus on Microsoft SQL Server. Ben has worked with small and large databases for both OLAP and OLTP working on systems for many industries such as Medical (Medical Claims and Eligibility Warehouse, HMO Provider Management, Enrollment), Financial (credit card processing, mortgage, stock portfolio management), Manufacturing (Assembly Line and Product Assemblies), Sales, Auto Auctions and more.