Hi,
I want to obtain an edition of SQL Server 2012 that is suitable for learning purposes. I only want to use the software on my home computer. I want to use all the main components of SQL Server such as the database engine and the SSIS / SSRS / SSAS components.
According to the product documentation,
"SQL Server 2012 Developer edition lets developers build any kind of application on top of SQL Server. It includes all the functionality of Enterprise edition, but is licensed for use as a development and test system, not as a production server. SQL
Server Developer is an ideal choice for people who build and test applications."
1. Does this mean that the Developer edition will meet my requirements? I.e., will I be able to use it for playing around with SQL Server 2012 on my home computer? I don't have a need to build an application "on top of SQL Server";
I just want to use SQL Server itself in order to learn!
Based on my reading of the documentation, I think the answer to this question is
YES, but I wanted to confirm.
(The reason I ask: the Developer edition can be used on Windows 7 SP1 Home Premium, but the Standard edition cannot. It requires Windows 7 SP1Professional at a minimum.)
2. Is the Developer edition available as part of the free 180-day trial that can be downloaded from Microsoft's website? Again, based on my research, I think the answer to this question isYES, but I wanted to confirm.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.