Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Express

SQL Server 2008 Express is a free edition of SQL Server that is an ideal data platform for learning and building desktop and small server applications, and for redistribution by ISVs.

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. For more information about SQL Server Express, including other versions and downloadable components now available, see Microsoft SQL Server Express.


System Requirements

• Supported Operating Systems:Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2;Windows Server 2008;Windows Vista;Windows Vista Service Pack 1;Windows XP Service Pack 2;Windows XP Service Pack 3

• 32-Bit Systems: Computer with Intel or compatible 1GHz or faster processor (2 GHz or faster is recommended. Only a single processor is supported)
• 64-Bit Systems: 1.4 GHz or higher processor (2 GHz or faster is recommended. Only a single processor is supported)
• Minimum of 256 MB of RAM (1 GB or more is recommended)
• 1 GB of free hard disk space

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SQLEXPR_x64_ENU.exe [82.5MB] Download

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