Need for SQL

I'm in the process of ordering a new 2003 server from
Dell. It will be used in a Doctor's office with <5
clients. In your opinion is SQL software an essential
ingredient for overall performance, or does the 2003
server already incorporate many of the features of SQL ?
In simple terms what does SQL provide that 2003 srever
doesn't? As you can see I'm confused, I want to save cost
and not be redundant but in know way do I want to limit
the capabilities of the office.There is no relational database functionality built into Windows 2000
Server. SQL Server is needed only if you have (or are planning to
develop/purchase) database applications which require SQL Server.
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Hope this helps.
Dan Guzman
SQL Server MVP
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SQL FAQ links (courtesy Neil Pike):
http://www.ntfaq.com/Articles/Index.cfm?DepartmentID=800
http://www.sqlserverfaq.com
http://www.mssqlserver.com/faq
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"Marty" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I'm in the process of ordering a new 2003 server from
> Dell. It will be used in a Doctor's office with <5
> clients. In your opinion is SQL software an essential
> ingredient for overall performance, or does the 2003
> server already incorporate many of the features of SQL ?
> In simple terms what does SQL provide that 2003 srever
> doesn't? As you can see I'm confused, I want to save cost
> and not be redundant but in know way do I want to limit
> the capabilities of the office.