Free and professional data management bundle for Microsoft systems
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition is a Development & IT program that has been designed with older Microsoft operating systems in mind. Offering bespoke data management options as well as the ability to enhance levels of performance, this bundle can be downloaded in the event that the original SQL copy was lost or otherwise corrupted. This is the official software package offered by Microsoft.
Main Functions and Uses
Originally published in 2005, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition provides the user with all of the most important tools to better manage his or her system. As the name may already suggest, this bundle can be used with older versions of Microsoft such as Windows XP and Microsoft 2000. Some core processes include advanced data protection, the better management of online applications and superior data storage solutions. This software can come in quite handy if a system seems to be running poorly.
Additional Details
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition is 53.5 megabytes in total size, so most systems will not experience adverse performance issues. Possessing the Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 is the minimum requirement in order for this package to be downloaded. It is also recommended that at least 525 megabytes of additional hard drive space are available. An installation wizard will guide the user through the download process.
Pros
The official 2005 SQL server for Microsoft operating systems
Not much on-board memory is required
Free
Cons
This bundle will not work with newer operating systems
There may be times when this pack cannot diagnose all problems
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.
User reviews about Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
by Paul Anderson
Need to know where to get service pack 3, 4 and 2 for 64 bit and what to do if they failed.
by Leila Almasi
I find Microsoft SQL Server more scalable and secure than Oracle. We can't deny the fact that there are no enterprise applications that Microsoft SQL Server can't handle. For me, MSSQL leads a larger margin against Oracle especially when it comes to features although Oracle offers more RDBMS still, MSSQL is tenacious in the league of technology.
by Amit Kummar
I actually liked Microsoft SQL Server better than MySQL. Before I use MySQL in my database needs but when I discovered that they don't support Common Table Expressions which annoys me and also, MySQL often has a database corruption issue that's why I transferred to MSSQL and thus far I haven't encountered any issues with MSSQL.
by Janine Burke
This SQL copy is very easy to download and install because it has an installation wizard which makes it easier for a not technologically knowledgeable like me. Performance-wise it is very outstanding that's why it is a good catch. Also, it contains superior data storage solutions that extremely eases the experience of the user.
by Mario DaSilva
This Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition was considered a very superior data management tool during 2005. I was very pleased with its performance when I used this in my PC. The performance of my PC greatly improved because of this and it also provides better management of the applications.
by Chloe Baker
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition is the best! I had never experienced any bugs, issues, and errors while using this. It even works perfectly with my Windows XP and Microsoft XP. It provided my operating system a more advanced data protection and helped my laptop to improve its performance level.
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