Merge pull request #36027 from rwestMSFT/rw-1208-editions

Carolyn135 · web-flow · commit 8bdbe6a27dd9 · 2025-12-08T08:13:22.000Z
Align old editions include file with newer version
diff --git a/docs/includes/paragraph-content/sql-server-editions-1.md b/docs/includes/paragraph-content/sql-server-editions-1.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
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 author: rwestMSFT
 ms.author: randolphwest
-ms.date: 11/18/2025
+ms.date: 12/07/2025
 ms.service: sql
 ms.topic: include
 ms.custom:
@@ -11,14 +11,15 @@ The following table describes the editions of [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssno
 
 | Edition | Definition |
 | --- | --- |
-| Enterprise | The premium offering, [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Enterprise edition delivers comprehensive high-end datacenter capabilities with blazing-fast performance, unlimited virtualization <sup>1</sup>, and end-to-end business intelligence, enabling high service levels for mission-critical workloads and end-user access to data insights.<br /><br />Enterprise edition is available for evaluation. An evaluation deployment is available for 180 days. For more information, see [SQL Server Licensing Resources and Documents](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/docs/view/SQL-Server). |
-| Standard | [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Standard edition delivers basic data management and business intelligence database for departments and small organizations to run their applications and supports common development tools for on-premises and cloud, enabling effective database management with minimal IT resources. |
-| Web <sup>3</sup> | [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Web edition is a low total-cost-of-ownership option for Web hosters (including choosing Web edition on IaaS on Azure) and Web VAPs to provide scalability, affordability, and manageability capabilities for small to large-scale Web properties. |
-| Developer <sup>2</sup> | Enterprise [!INCLUDE [ssdeveloper-md](../ssdeveloper-md.md)] edition lets developers build any kind of application on top of [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)]. It includes all the functionality of **Enterprise edition**, but is licensed for use as a development and test system, not as a production server. [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Developer is an ideal choice for people who build and test applications. |
-| Express | [!INCLUDE [ssexpress-md](../ssexpress-md.md)] edition is the entry-level, free database and is ideal for learning and building desktop and small server data-driven applications. It's the best choice for independent software vendors, developers, and hobbyists building client applications. If you need more advanced database features, [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Express can be seamlessly upgraded to other higher end versions of [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)]. [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Express LocalDB is a lightweight version of Express edition that has all of its programmability features, runs in user mode and has a fast, zero-configuration installation and a short list of prerequisites. |
+| **Enterprise**&nbsp;<sup>1</sup> | The premier offering, [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Enterprise edition delivers comprehensive high-end datacenter capabilities with blazing-fast performance, unlimited virtualization <sup>1</sup>, and end-to-end business intelligence, enabling high service levels for mission-critical workloads and end-user access to data insights. |
+| **Standard** | [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Standard edition delivers a balance of performance, security, and affordability for businesses that need enterprise-class capabilities without the complexity. This edition empowers growing businesses with enterprise-grade performance, business intelligence capabilities, and hybrid flexibility. |
+| **Web** <sup>2</sup> | [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Web edition is a low total-cost-of-ownership option for Web hosters (including choosing Web edition on IaaS on Azure) and Web VAPs to provide scalability, affordability, and manageability capabilities for small to large-scale Web properties. |
+| **Developer** | [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Developer edition lets developers build any kind of application on top of [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)]. It includes all the functionality of **Enterprise edition**, but is licensed for use as a development and test system, not as a production server. [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Developer edition is an ideal choice for people who build and test applications. |
+| **Evaluation** | [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Evaluation edition includes all the functionality of **Enterprise edition**. An evaluation deployment is available for 180 days. For more information, see [SQL Server Licensing Resources and Documents](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/docs/view/SQL-Server). |
+| **Express** <sup>3</sup> | [!INCLUDE [ssexpress-md](../ssexpress-md.md)] edition is the entry-level, free database, ideal for learning and building desktop and small server data-driven applications. It's the best choice for independent software vendors, developers, and hobbyists building client applications. If you need more advanced database features, [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Express can be seamlessly upgraded to other higher end editions of [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)]. <br /><br />[!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Express LocalDB is a lightweight version of Express edition that has all its programmability features, runs in user mode and has a fast, zero-configuration installation and a short list of prerequisites. |
 
-<sup>1</sup> Unlimited virtualization is available on Enterprise edition for customers with [Software Assurance](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/licensing-programs/software-assurance-default). Deployments must comply with the licensing guide. For more information, see [SQL Server Licensing Resources and Documents](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/docs/view/SQL-Server).
+<sup>1</sup> Enterprise edition offers unlimited virtualization for customers with [Software Assurance](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/licensing-programs/software-assurance-default). Deployments must comply with the licensing guide. For more information, see [SQL Server Licensing Resources and Documents](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/docs/view/SQL-Server).
 
-<sup>2</sup> Starting with [!INCLUDE [sssql25-md](../sssql25-md.md)], Express edition includes all the functionality that was available in [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Express edition with Advanced Services.
+<sup>2</sup> Web edition isn't available in [!INCLUDE [sssql25-md](../sssql25-md.md)] and later versions.
 
-<sup>3</sup> Web edition isn't available in [!INCLUDE [sssql25-md](../sssql25-md.md)] and later versions.
+<sup>3</sup> Starting with [!INCLUDE [sssql25-md](../sssql25-md.md)], Express edition includes all the functionality that was available in [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Express edition with Advanced Services.
