Why a SQL solution is often better than a file server-type solution:

• Fewer network crashes
• Less data corruption
• Better internal security
• Easier to implement E-commerce
• Better E-commerce security
• Better system performance
• Breakthroughs in Ease of Use

SQL Server 7.0 has led the industry by eliminating some administrative tasks, as well as providing wizards that simplify and automate database administration tasks. SQL Server 7.0 is the first and only database to provide Visual Data Tools for building database schemas. It is the first database to provide task-based management, multi-server operations for hundreds of servers, a built-in tuning wizard, and a built-in graphical query analyzer with full statistics.

Award Winning Database

• SQL Server 7.0 has received industry recognition - "Best of Comdex" from PC Week, "Product of the Year" in Database and server category from Infoweek, as well as "Most Important Products of 98" from InformationWeek.
• AccountMate will develop in SQL first
• Microsoft SQL will likely become the standard shared database for business applications
• Better links to other sites and mobile systems
• Tighter link to Microsoft BackOffice ( better future E-commerce possibilities and better integration of the entire company's electronic resources)
• Basically eliminates growth concerns ( won't outgrow SQL)
• Microsoft is dedicated to continue to improve SQL · Microsoft SQL is the fastest growing database in the world
• Better report writing and more report writer options