SQL Server 2025 introduces the Standard Developer edition for deploying in development, quality, and testing environments without additional licensing fees.
The available editions in SQL Server 2025 include Express, Web, Standard, Enterprise, Standard Developer, and Enterprise Developer.
The Standard Developer edition solves the issue of using different editions in various environments, ensuring consistency and feature alignment.
Installation of the Standard Developer edition can be done easily through the graphical interface or by using a specific PID parameter in the .ini file.