https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/what-is-gained-by-installing-ms-sql-server/m-p/3482094#M9779 I am planning installation of SIM on the new server for the purpose of monitoring and reporting on ~60 HP servers. I see that installing MSSQL server is optional, but could not find anywhere on HP web site what is gained by using MS SQL server as opposed to using included MSDE. Can anyone have answer to that? MSSQL server license cost approx 4500 CAD, so there should be a good reason why to use it instead of free MSDE. Wed, 09 Feb 2005 10:15:45 GMT IJ_2 2005-02-09T10:15:45Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/what-is-gained-by-installing-ms-sql-server/m-p/3482094#M9779 I am planning installation of SIM on the new server for the purpose of monitoring and reporting on ~60 HP servers. I see that installing MSSQL server is optional, but could not find anywhere on HP web site what is gained by using MS SQL server as opposed to using included MSDE. Can anyone have answer to that? MSSQL server license cost approx 4500 CAD, so there should be a good reason why to use it instead of free MSDE. Wed, 09 Feb 2005 10:15:45 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/what-is-gained-by-installing-ms-sql-server/m-p/3482094#M9779 IJ_2 2005-02-09T10:15:45Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/what-is-gained-by-installing-ms-sql-server/m-p/3482095#M9780 Rule of thumb, although your mileage may vary:<BR /><BR />MSDE: &lt;500 servers and &lt;5,000 events<BR />SQL2000: &lt;5,000 servers and &lt;50,000 events<BR /><BR />You should be very satisfied with MSDE for your size environment. Wed, 09 Feb 2005 13:15:52 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/what-is-gained-by-installing-ms-sql-server/m-p/3482095#M9780 David Claypool 2005-02-09T13:15:52Z