NOTE: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition is no longer available in the store of usedSoft The Enterprise Edition of the SQL Server 2000 offers a much improved performance and security features in comparison with other editions, which have been created for the reduction of default risks and overloading. Insert your SQL server 2000 standard edition cd (or download the ISO from MSDN) and mount it via daemon tools or similar, and click on SQL Server 2000 Components choose the first option which is to install a database server.

As far as I know, SQL Server Personal Edition is available for download with a MSDN Universal or Enterprise subscription. One way to obtain SQL Server Personal Edition is to purchase it from a Microsoft Reseller. Additionally, a copy of SQL Server Personal Edition comes with SQL Server Standard and Enterprise editions. For More Information • What do you think about this answer? E-mail us at with your feedback. •: tips, tutorials, scripts, and more.

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