Ms Sql Server 2000 Developer Edition 64 Bit →
For the vast majority of developers, the 32-bit version, virtualization, or a migration to SQL Server 2019/2022 (with compatibility level 80 deprecated ) is a superior path. However, for the dedicated systems archaeologist, the industrial integration engineer, or the forensic analyst, this specific edition remains a necessary, if dangerous, tool.
If you need 64-bit SQL Server for legacy code but cannot use SQL 2000 natively, consider: ms sql server 2000 developer edition 64 bit