Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition

Softonic Rating:: Very good:8/10
License:: Free
Added:: November 8, 2005
Publisher:: Website
File size:: 53.5 MB
Downloads:: 579

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“Manage sophisticated online applications with this free database utility”

SQL Server 2005 Express Edition is the latest version of Microsoft´s powerful and reliable data management product. It delivers rich 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 Express is available at no cost, and you are free to redistribute it with applications. Because it is part of the Microsoft Windows Server System, SQL Server Express is designed to integrate seamlessly with your other server infrastructure investments.

Core features of the latest version:

Quick set-up

The size of the download is smaller than ever, so it won´t take as long to transfer it to your PC. The installation and set-up process has been streamlined in the latest release, so it shouldn't take you longer than around 20 minutes to set up SQL Server 2005 Express.

Simplified administration

The application can automatically tune your database for optimal performance. Using Microsoft Update, it´s possible to automatically receive the latest patches and updates, enabling a high level of security and the latest features.

Seamless integration with Visual Studio Express Editions

SQL Server Express is designed to integrate seamlessly with Visual Studio Express Editions, to give you a complete integrated data experience for building Windows applications and Web sites.

Languages:

English

Notes:

SQL Server 2005 Express Edition does not install .NET Framework 2.0. Before installing SQL Server 2005 Express Edition, you must download and install the .NET Framework 2.0 from this Microsoft Web site. SQL Server 2005 software works on the hardware certified for use with the Microsoft Windows operating system