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MS SQL Server Express 2008

by Microsoft


The free, "lite" version of Microsoft SQL Server, a SQL-based relational database management server.

Compatability: Windows
Current Version: 10.00.1600.22
Last Release Date: Aug 22, 2008
License Type: Commercial
Open Source: No
Crippleware: No
$$ Upgrade Available: Yes

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CategoriesServer Applications | Developer Tools | Database Servers and Tools

Description

The following description come directly from the publisher's website.

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express is a powerful and reliable data management system that delivers a rich set of features, data protection, and performance for embedded application clients, light Web applications, and local data stores. Designed for easy deployment and rapid prototyping, SQL Server 2008 Express is available at no cost, and you are free to redistribute it with applications. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with your other server infrastructure investments.

Latest News

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SQL Server Express and Windows 8 
Friday, Mar 2, 2012

With Windows 8 Consumer Preview released I thought it would be good to clarify for our users which SQL Server Express versions will be supported on Windows 8. Here they are:

  • SQL Server 2008 ExpressSP3and above.
  • SQL Server 2008 R2 ExpressSP1and above.
  • SQL Server 2012 Express.

Additional Notes:

  • SQL Server2005Express will not be suported on Windows 8.
  • SQL Server Express is not supported on Windows on ARM.

I hope you find this summary useful.

- Krzysztof Kozielczyk

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