Microsoft Visual Studio Express - SQL Server Express

SQL Server Express

SQL Server Express is a freeware, light-weight, and redistributable edition of Microsoft SQL Server. It provides a no-cost database for developers writing basic Windows applications and web sites. SQL Server Express replaces MSDE 2000 and significantly expands on its feature set.

SQL Server Management Studio Express, which provides a graphical user interface for administering SQL Server Express, can also be downloaded.

The SQL Server Express Edition has the following limitations:

  • Limited to one physical CPU or four CPU cores
  • Can use a maximum of 1 GB of random-access memory
  • Databases have a 10 GB size limit
  • Many features are unavailable, including but not limited to: Data mirroring, failover clustering, profiler, workload throttling and Server Agent, database compression and snapshot

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