The Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL system variable @@version contains the version signature of the server. SERVERPROPERTY provides specific information. Usage:

select @@Version

-- SQL Server version and service pack information

USE master;

GO

SELECT

'Microsoft SQL Server ' +

convert(varchar, SERVERPROPERTY('ProductVersion') ) + ' -- ' +

convert(varchar, SERVERPROPERTY('ProductLevel') ) + ' -- ' +

convert(varchar, SERVERPROPERTY('Edition') );

GO

/*

Microsoft SQL Server 10.0.2531.0 -- SP1 -- Enterprise Edition

*/