Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard

Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard is software that provides users with a basic data management and business intelligence database for running applications. This version of the program was developed primarily for individual departments and smaller companies. The database supports, among other features, general development tools, local use, and cloud computing. Users who purchase Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard benefit from efficient and powerful database management that requires minimal IT resources.

Work efficiently with different server components

Various included server components in Microsoft SQL Server ensure that users always work efficiently and securely, significantly reducing the administrative effort required for database tasks. The software includes the following server components:

The SQL Server database engine:

This SQL Server database module provides the basic service required for processing, storing, and backing up data. The module supports, among other things, data replication and full-text searches. Furthermore, users who purchase Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard benefit from tools within the database module that allow them to manage relational and XML data. This module also includes a DQS (Data Quality Services) server.

The Analysis Services:

This program component of Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard contains various tools that enable users to create and manage online analytical processing, also known as OLAP (Online Analytical Processing). Analysis Services also includes data mining applications.

The reporting services:

Reporting Services includes server and client components that allow you to create reports. These can be created in tabular, matrix, graphic, or free-form formats. Furthermore, these reports can be easily and efficiently managed and made available for further processing. Furthermore, Reporting Services represents an extensible platform. This platform can be used for the development of reporting applications.

The Integration Services:

This is a group of graphical tools and programmable objects. They are used to move, transform, and copy data from the database. This makes the administrator's work significantly easier. Integration Services also includes a DQS component.

The Master Data Services:

Master Data Services (MDS) is a solution for efficient yet secure master data management. MDS allows for flexible configuration and thus allows the management of all domains, including products, customers, and accounts. MDS includes precise security, transactions, and data versioning. MDS also manages hierarchies and business rules and includes an Excel add-in, which users can use to manage data even more efficiently.