This variable contains the complete version information for the current instance of SQL Server. : VERSION « System Settings « SQL Server / T-SQL Tutorial

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2. System Settings
3. VERSION

5> SELECT @@VERSION
6> GO


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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - 9.00.1399.06 (Intel X86)
        Oct 14 2005 00:33:37
        Copyright (c) 1988-2005 Microsoft Corporation
        Express Edition on Windows NT 5.1 (Build 2600: Service Pack 2)


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