With SQL Server 2008 R2, Microsoft continues to be the value leader, offering rich functionality to support OLTP & BI workloads out of the box at a low cost of ownership relative to competitors. With increasing hardware innovations, SQL Server continues to be the only major database vendor who does not price per core for multi-core processors. Built on SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 R2 delivers higher mission-critical scale, more efficient IT, & expanded reporting & analytics through self-service business intelligence. The Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise delivers a comprehensive data platform that provides built-in security, availability, & scale coupled with robust business intelligence offerings
- helping enable the highest service levels for mission-critical workloads.