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Q: What is MOM 2005 Workgroup Edition?

A: The MOM 2005 Workgroup Edition originally was known as MOM Express.. The Workgroup Edition is a limited version of MOM 2005 that is aimed at managing 10 or fewer servers. It includes only a subset of the full MOM 2005 functionality, but is fully capable of handling the needs of most small to medium businesses.

Q: Will the evaluation version of MOM 2005 upgrade to MOM 2005?

A: Before the evaluation version expires to MOM 2005. The migration process will allow you to maintain all the information you stored during your evaluation of the product.

Q: Can I use a different database with the evaluation version of MOM 2005 if I don t have Microsoft SQL Server?

A: Unfortunately, SQL Server 2000 is the only database that will work with MOM 2005 at the time of this writing. Microsoft says that they will fully support SQL Server 2005 but they are currently still in the testing phase. You can get the evaluation version of SQL Server from Microsoft at www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=D20BA6E1-F44C-4781-A6BB-F60E02DC1335&displaylang=en. MOM 2005 does not support Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine,...