Microsoft's SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition offers lots of enterprise data management and business intelligence features. This software is designed to help enterprises address specific challenges such as the need to make faster and more data driven decisions, and the need to increase the productivity and flexibility of development staff. SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition helps you understand business data in real time with powerful Business Analytics, OLAP, and Data Mining capabilities. It also offers encryption to help protect your data and more secure default settings. SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition is the most scalable and available edition of SQL Server 2005.