SQL Server 2000 or SQL Server 2005 is best if you already have it. You will create the Timeless database on your server during the installation of Timeless Time & Expense Enterprise Web.
SQL Server 2005 Express is a free version of SQL Server 2005. This version is limited to using one CPU even in a multi-processor machine. There is also database size limit of 4GB. Database growth can vary greatly depending on how you use Timeless Time & Expense. We estimate anywhere from 1-10MB growth per user per year. You will create the Timeless database on your server during the installation of Timeless Time & Expense Enterprise Web. You will need to use a separate tool to backup your database.
Timeless MSDE is a free version SQL Server 2000 with some internal limitations. There is a limit of 5 concurrent database processes executing simultaneously and a 2GB database file size limit. This usually will not have an impact even in large installations. Database growth can vary greatly depending on how you use Timeless Time & Expense. We estimate anywhere from 1-10MB growth per user per year. You will need to use a separate tool to backup your database.
You will install the Timeless MSDE database server and create the Timeless database during the installation of Timeless Time & Expense Enterprise Web. The Timeless MSDE database does not have to be installed on your web server. You may run the Timeless Time & Expense Web installation first to create the database server on one machine, then run the installation again on your web server to install the web application.