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SQL Server Express for Windows

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This free edition of SQL Server is perfect for learning and developing desktop, web, and small server applications. It handles diverse data types and integrates with Microsoft development tools.

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  • Pros

    • Free edition ideal for learning and development
    • Supports stored procedures, triggers, functions, and views
    • Native support for relational, XML, FILESTREAM, and spatial data
    • Improved performance and usability
    • Integrates with Visual Studio and Visual Web Developer

  • Cons

    • Requires separate GUI tool for management
    • Limited edition, may lack advanced features of paid versions
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SQL Server Express for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
2008-r2
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 10
  • Windows Server
  • Windows 2003
  • Windows XP
Additional Requirements
None
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Total Downloads
7,041
Downloads Last Week
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By Postgresql Community
Manage and develop your database in SQL.
SQL Server 2008 R2 Express is a free edition of SQL Server that is ideal for learning, developing and powering desktop, web and small server applications, and for redistribution by ISVs. Supports stored procedures, triggers, functions, and views. Store all kinds of business data with native support for relational data, XML, FILESTREAM and spatial data. Improved performance, usability, visualization, in addition to integration with the Microsoft 2007 Office System in SQL Server Reporting Services. If you need a database GUI, you can try Navicat (SQL Server GUI). Simplify development efforts by leveraging existing T-SQL skills, ADO.NET Entity Framework and LINQ. Closely integrated with Visual Studio and Visual Web Developer.
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