I have a PC that I installed Windows Server on, did all the maintenance.
We needed to install SQL Server so that we could run the accounting system we purchased.
The configuration was supposed be the server, a local client running Windows 7 and a remote client using VPN.
When we (the accounting software technical guy, since I am a novice with Server) attempted to install SQL Server we ran into the invalid edition issue.
In order to complete the accounting software install, we opted to install Express Advanced which seemed to install fine and completed the accounting installation. The local client is not having any issues in using the accounting package. BUT we are using the free SQL Server instead of the $800 Standard version.
I have several questions (and I am sure that I will think of others as I get educated):
1- What am I losing with Express Advanced compared to Standard?
2- Should we have ordered a different set of software?
3- How does one go about setting up a Domain Controller?
I would appreciate any and all help.
Thanks.