SQL requirement

Can Forefront utilize the same SQL instance that comes with WSUS 3? Does one
have to purchase SQL Server 2005 to use Forefront?
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Greg Stigers, MCSA
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Hi G,

> Can Forefront utilize the same SQL instance that comes with WSUS 3? Does
> one have to purchase SQL Server 2005 to use Forefront?

WSUS comes with SQL Express/MSDE.
FCS requires SQL Server 2005 Standard or Enterprise.

Regards,
Dieter

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Dieter Rauscher
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Requiring SQL Server 2005 is kind of a high barrier to entry, isn't it? If a
business currently has no business reason to own SQL Server 2005, getting it
for Forefront can be a deal-breaker.
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Greg Stigers, MCSA
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Hi G,

> Requiring SQL Server 2005 is kind of a high barrier to entry, isn't it? If
> a business currently has no business reason to own SQL Server 2005,
> getting it for Forefront can be a deal-breaker.

Look at the pricing for FCS with SQL and compare it with other products.

Regards,
Dieter

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Dieter Rauscher
MVP ISA Server
Website: http://www.msisafaq.de
Blog: http://msmvps.com/rauscher/
Buch: http://www.msisafaq.de/buch/