Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or MS SQL Server 2008 is Microsoft's database management system, used to store databases. To work with Database Management System, we use SQL language to work directly on the database or through an application.

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express is a free version of SQL Server, an ideal data platform to learn and build small desktop and server applications and for ISVs (Independent Software Vender). ) redistribute.

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express is a reliable and professional data management system, providing a rich set of features, data security, stable performance for embedded application clients, lightweight web applications and repositories. local data. Designed for easy deployment and rapid prototyping, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express is free, allowing users to freely redistribute it with applications. It integrates seamlessly with other server infrastructure investments of users.

System requirements using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express

• 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: Intel computers that are either 1GHz compatible or have faster processors (2 GHz or more recommended. Only one processor is supported).
• 64-bit system: 1.4 GHz or higher processor (2 GHz recommended. Only one processor supported).
• Minimum RAM of 256 MB (recommended 1 GB or more)
• Free disk space: 1 GB

Instructions for installing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express

Note : You must have administrative rights on the computer to install Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express.

• Step 1: Download and install Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 SP1.
• Step 2: Download and install Windows Installer 4.5.
• Step 3: Donwload Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express by clicking the appropriate link on the page. To start the installation immediately, click Run. To install Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express later, click Save.

Note: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express includes 32-bit and 64-bit versions, SQLEXPR32_x86 is a smaller package that can be used to install Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express only on 32-bit operating systems. SQLEXPR_x86 is similar to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express but supports installation on both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. SQLEXPR_x64 is the original SQL Server 2008 Express 64-bit and supports installation only on 64-bit operating systems. There is no difference between these two packages.