• Yep. To me, the RAM restrictions and the lack of data compression are the big factors in Standard Edition. Snapshots not being available isn't that bad, although it does effect how efficiently CHECKDB can run.

    If you use SSRS, the lack of data driven report subscriptions is really crippling. You might consider BI edition just for that feature, if you need it.

    SQL DBA,SQL Server MVP(07, 08, 09) A socialist is someone who will give you the shirt off *someone else's* back.