As a SQL Server architect/consultant/advisor/advocate/you name it, one of my roles is to advise clients on the best solution for their requirements and their budget .  That last piece may seem like common sense but people often forget with SQL Server where the dividing line between the Standard and Enterprise editions sits.  Knowing what comes in each edition, or more commonly what doesn’t come in Standard Edition especially in the area of high availability, is critical for me when I’m...(read more)