Development of the Dedicated SQL Server And What it Offers Today

The Microsoft SQL server performs as a Relational Database Management System (RDMS) utilizing the query language (computer language a mechanism by which computers perform internal research of their databases) in this instance using Transact-SQL which is itself a form of the ANSI/ISO standard Structured Query language (SQL) as used by Microsoft. The Microsoft SQL server 2005 is a state-of-the-art platform that provides super fast access to a database whilst also providing protection against disk/power supply failure.

There several types of database languages available although the majority fall into one of the two categories described as Database Query Language (DQL) and Information Retrieval Query Language (IRQL). Examples include SQL which is a commonly used query language applied to relational database; Datalog which query language designed to handle deductive databases; MQL is a cheminformatics query language that performs substructure searches that allow both nominal and numerical property searches; Poliqarp Query language was specially designed to analyze annotated text.

The concept behind SQL is very broadly a mechanism by which businesses are provided the opportunity for high speed database access in order to research prototype applications by viewing, editing and adding data to any table contained within the database records. This provides one of the best analysis, reporting, integration and notification systems currently available.

The dedicated SQL web hosting server has been developed to meet the most stringent commercial demands for a software platform able to deliver data management and integrated business intelligence (BI) tools with enhanced security features supporting a stable relational database format or XML. The Microsoft SQL server 2005 database is a device designed with the flexibility that supports individual methods of operating while at the same time allowing for the construction, management and use of the majority of established database software products.

The dedicated SQL hosting server is aimed at the developer, database administrator, information worker or senior manager by providing an innovative tool to maximise the potential of the information stored within business systems.

Releases since 2000
• 2000 - SQL Server 2000 32-bit, codenamed Shiloh (version 8.0)
• 2003 - SQL Server 2000 64-bit, codenamed Liberty
• 2005 - SQL Server 2005, codenamed Yukon (version 9.0)
• Next release - codenamed Katmai

Any commercial enterprise seeking to use a dedicated SQL hosting server should not be dissuaded to do so because of anticipated high costs. Many web hosting companies today offer a shared SQL server aimed at significantly reducing monthly fees down to anything from £150 to £300 per month for a standard 4 processor licence. At the other extreme end of the market expect to pay around £650 to £1200. Using these available resources eliminates the issue associated with the maintenance of an SQL database while also making affordable the costly per-cpu licences needed for Internet use.

In addition and specifically for hosting companies, enterprises and organizations with a requirement for support and functionality associated with using dedicated SQL servers will quickly discover that some budget packages to be found online today also includes separate hardware for security and top performance.