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I visited Microsoft pricing page about SQL Server databases, but it was not that clear for me. I want to know the exact cost of SQL Server Web Edition.

Furthermore, I would like to know how can I get it if I am with VPS hosting? Should I install it by myself or will they install it for me?

And finally, is there a web host that provide SQL Server Web edition so I pay for them directly with the hosting package?

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    Microsoft does have a sales team you can call. Same for a number of different server hosts.
    – pst
    Nov 20, 2010 at 0:15

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The costs for each VPS provider will be different - that being said shop around. Microsoft, and a Microsoft partner are able to give you pricing - and most likely doing so here would be breaking an Acceptable Use Policy - so most will respect the rules.

One suggestion (it cannot be used for hosting however) would be for you to obtain a Microsoft Action Pack subscription (MAPS) for $399 you can obtain a large amount of Microsoft software for next to nothing in comparison to the actual cost.

It is for development only - but that may help you while building your application(s)

There are other options as well - but MAPS is decent enough for most small shops

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  • Is it really ok to use the MAPS software for development? I thought it was for testing only, so we actually pay for full versions in all of our development environments..
    – 3molo
    Nov 20, 2010 at 9:16
  • As far as I know, if you are an ISV or similar, and use the software internally, you can do that (note that per se development tools like Visual Studio are not include in MAPS). Nov 20, 2010 at 19:58

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